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Treesa-Gayatri upset 16th-seeded USA pair to reach BWF Worlds round of 16
The unseeded Indian doubles pair dominated proceedings to secure a commanding straight-games victory at the BWF World Championships 2026. Their emphatic win sets up a round-of-16 clash with stronger opposition.
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Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand produced a clinical performance to upset the 16th-seeded American duo at the ongoing BWF World Championships 2026, advancing to the round of 16 with a convincing 21-15, 21-12 victory.
The Indian pair, competing without seeding, controlled the match from the outset, establishing an early rhythm that the USA representatives struggled to counter. Their aggressive court positioning and precise strokeplay left little opportunity for a comeback as they secured the opening game comfortably before extending their dominance in the second set.
The decisive nature of the win—a 12-point margin in the second game—underscored the Indian pair's superior execution during the crucial phases of play. Their progression marks a significant achievement for Indian badminton at the prestigious world championship.
Treesa and Gayatri now advance to face seeded opposition in the next stage of the tournament, where they will aim to build on this strong opening performance and push further in the competition.