PV Sindhu is into the quarterfinals of the French Open Super 750 in Paris. In Thursday's round of 16, she beat Japan's Riko Gunji 21-12, 21-16 in straight games. The match lasted 44 minutes.

After a three-game fight in the previous round, the double Olympic medallist needed only two games this time. The win should give her confidence for the knockout stage.

Other Indian results

  • Ashmita Chaliha beat Akane Yamaguchi 21-19, 21-18 to reach the quarterfinals.
  • Tanvi Sharma lost 11-21, 14-21 to world No. 1 An Se Young.
  • Ayush Shetty retired injured against Kodai Naraoka while trailing 17-21, 6-11.

With Sindhu and Ashmita both through, India have two players in the women's singles quarterfinals.