Prannoy stuns World No. 5 Christie at Singapore Open 2026, Dhruv-Tanisha advance
Synopsis
HS Prannoy's five-point surge from 16-18 in the deciding game to topple World No. 5 Jonatan Christie is the upset of Day 2 at Singapore Open 2026 — and it came despite Prannoy carrying a 3-7 head-to-head deficit. With Sindhu and Satwik-Chirag already through, India's Singapore campaign is suddenly looking deeper than expected.
Key Takeaways
HS Prannoy defeated World No.
5 Jonatan Christie 10-21, 21-12, 21-18 in 61 minutes on Day 2 of the Singapore Open 2026 .
Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced in mixed doubles, beating Malaysia's Wong Tien Ci and Lim Chiew Sien 21-14, 20-22, 21-13 .
Prannoy faces Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in the Round of 16 ; Loh eliminated Kidambi Srikanth 22-20, 19-21, 21-17 .
PV Sindhu and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty had already advanced on Day 1 .
Malvika Bansod and Ayush Shetty exited the tournament in their respective singles events.
India's HS Prannoy produced a stunning comeback to defeat World No. 5 Jonatan Christie of Indonesia 10-21, 21-12, 21-18 in a gripping 61-minute contest on Day 2 of the Singapore Open 2026 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Wednesday, 28 May 2026. The result marks one of the standout upsets of the tournament so far, with Prannoy overturning a 7-3 head-to-head deficit against the Indonesian star.
Prannoy's Comeback Win
Former World No. 6 Prannoy was outplayed in the opening game, surrendering it 10-21. He reset quickly, seizing control from 2-all in the second game and cruising to a 21-12 win to level the match. The decider was tense — Christie led through the early exchanges, but a remarkable five-point burst from 16-18 by Prannoy sealed the match 21-18. The Indian never allowed Christie to dictate once the second game began, a significant tactical shift from his opening-game struggles.
Prannoy will next face Singapore's Loh Kean Yew in the Round of 16. Loh reached this stage after defeating India's Kidambi Srikanth 22-20, 19-21, 21-17, setting up a high-stakes all-Asian clash.
Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto Through in Mixed Doubles
In mixed doubles, Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced to the next round with a 21-14, 20-22, 21-13 victory over Malaysia's Wong Tien Ci and Lim Chiew Sien in 58 minutes. The Indian pair took the opening game comfortably, but the Malaysians levelled by forcing a decider. Kapila and Crasto responded with authority, taking control from 7-6 in the final game and closing it out 21-13.
Mixed Results for Other Indians
In women's singles, Malvika Bansod went down fighting against Lin Hsiang Ti, losing 21-11, 19-21, 12-21 in a three-game battle. In men's singles, Ayush Shetty won the opening game against Victor Lai 21-11 but could not sustain the momentum, eventually losing 14-21, 12-21.
Sindhu and Satwik-Chirag's Day 1 Progress
On Tuesday, PV Sindhu — champion of the 2022 edition — defeated Indonesia's fifth-seeded Putri Kusuma Wardani 21-17, 21-18 in straight games, levelling their head-to-head record at 3-3. She will next face Japan's Riko Gunji in the pre-quarterfinals.
World No. 4 men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty came from behind to beat Chen Zhi Yi and Presley Smith 26-28, 21-15, 21-13 in one hour and 15 minutes, despite saving seven game points in the first game. Chinese Taipei's Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan await them in the Round of 16.
What's Next for India
India's campaign at the Singapore Open 2026 is gathering momentum, with Prannoy's upset win the highlight of Day 2. The Prannoy-Loh Kean Yew match in the Round of 16 will be closely watched, as will Sindhu's pre-quarterfinal against Gunji and Satwik-Chirag's next outing against the Chinese Taipei pair.
Point of View
Making this reversal all the more significant. The tougher question is whether Prannoy can sustain this level against Loh Kean Yew, who is playing on home soil and will have crowd support. India's depth in this tournament — Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag, and now Prannoy all through — suggests a stronger-than-usual Singapore campaign, but the knockout rounds will be the real test.
NationPress
8 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score in Prannoy vs Jonatan Christie at Singapore Open 2026?
HS Prannoy defeated Jonatan Christie 10-21, 21-12, 21-18 in 61 minutes on Day 2 of the Singapore Open 2026. Prannoy came back from a game down, sealing the decider with five consecutive points from 16-18.
Who does Prannoy play next at Singapore Open 2026?
Prannoy will face Singapore's Loh Kean Yew in the Round of 16. Loh reached this stage by defeating India's Kidambi Srikanth 22-20, 19-21, 21-17.
How did Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto perform at Singapore Open 2026?
Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced to the next round in mixed doubles, beating Malaysia's Wong Tien Ci and Lim Chiew Sien 21-14, 20-22, 21-13 in 58 minutes. They took control of the deciding game from 7-6 to close it 21-13.
How did PV Sindhu and Satwik-Chirag fare at Singapore Open 2026?
PV Sindhu defeated Indonesia's Putri Kusuma Wardani 21-17, 21-18 on Day 1, advancing to face Japan's Riko Gunji in the pre-quarterfinals. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty came from behind to beat Chen Zhi Yi and Presley Smith 26-28, 21-15, 21-13 and will face Chinese Taipei's Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan next.
Which Indian players exited the Singapore Open 2026 early?
Malvika Bansod lost to Lin Hsiang Ti 21-11, 19-21, 12-21 in women's singles, and Ayush Shetty was eliminated in men's singles after losing to Victor Lai 21-11, 14-21, 12-21. Kidambi Srikanth also exited, beaten by Loh Kean Yew in three games.
