Korea Masters 2025: Tanvi Sharma into QFs; Anmol Kharb exits in pre-QF
Synopsis
Tanvi Sharma, fresh from her Taipei Open title, powered past compatriot Shriyanshi Valishetty in 57 minutes to reach the Korea Masters quarter-finals — joining Ashmita Chaliha and Rakshitha Ramraj for a three-Indian last eight. The day's bitter note: Anmol Kharb's stunning eight-point comeback in the decider fell agonisingly short against Vietnamese Olympian Vu Thi Trang.
Key Takeaways
Tanvi Sharma beat compatriot Shriyanshi Valishetty 21-16, 17-21, 21-13 in 57 minutes to reach the Korea Masters quarter-finals.
Anmol Kharb lost 23-21, 15-21, 21-18 to Vietnamese Olympian Vu Thi Trang , exiting in the pre-quarterfinals.
Ashmita Chaliha defeated home favourite Kim Min-ji 21-17, 21-6 ; Rakshitha Ramraj beat Japan's Manami Suizu 22-20, 21-10 .
India has three women's singles shuttlers — Tanvi, Ashmita, and Rakshitha — in the Korea Masters quarter-finals.
Fifth seed Isharani Baruah and Mansi Singh were eliminated; Mansi lost to fourth seed Han Qianxi of China.
Tanvi Sharma advanced to the women's singles quarter-finals of the Korea Masters 2025 in Asan on Thursday, 6 August, defeating compatriot Shriyanshi Valishetty 21-16, 17-21, 21-13 in a closely contested all-Indian clash at the Asan Yi Sun-sin Gymnasium. Meanwhile, Anmol Kharb bowed out in the pre-quarterfinals after a narrow three-game defeat to Vietnamese Olympian Vu Thi Trang.
Tanvi Sharma Seals Quarter-Final Berth
Fresh off her title triumph at the Taipei Open, Tanvi carried her momentum into the Korea Masters, though not without a fight. She found herself trailing 11-7 in the opening game before reeling off a string of successive points to take the opener 21-16.
Shriyanshi struck back in the second game, racing to an 11-6 lead at the interval and eventually levelling the match 21-17 to force a decider. In the third game, Tanvi was dominant from the outset, leading 11-9 at the break before pulling away decisively — conceding just four more points — to seal the match in 57 minutes.
Anmol Kharb's Heartbreak Against Vietnamese Olympian
Anmol Kharb produced a spirited display but ultimately fell 23-21, 15-21, 21-18 to Vu Thi Trang, an Olympian from Vietnam. Anmol controlled much of the opening game yet squandered four game points, allowing Vu Thi Trang to snatch the first game.
The Indian responded with authority in the second game, capitalising on an 11-9 lead at the interval to level the match. However, the decider proved cruel — Anmol found herself trailing 19-9 before mounting a stunning late surge of eight consecutive points. The comeback fell just short as Vu Thi Trang closed out the match and progressed to the next round.
Three Indians in Women's Singles Quarter-Finals
Ashmita Chaliha and Rakshitha Ramraj also booked their places in the quarter-finals alongside Tanvi Sharma. Ashmita beat home favourite Kim Min-ji of Korea 21-17, 21-6, while Rakshitha defeated Japan's Manami Suizu 22-20, 21-10.
Notably, India now has three shuttlers in the women's singles last eight — a strong collective showing at a competitive BWF Super 300 event.
Exits for Isharani Baruah and Mansi Singh
The day was not without disappointment. Fifth seed Isharani Baruah fell 17-21, 21-18, 21-19 to Korea's Kim Min-sun in a tight three-game battle. Mansi Singh also exited, losing 21-12, 14-21, 21-17 to fourth seed Han Qianxi of China.
With three Indians in the quarter-finals, India's women's singles contingent will look to push further when the last-eight stage gets underway.
Point of View
However, is Anmol Kharb's loss: squandering four game points in the opener and then trailing 19-9 in the decider points to a mental-game gap against experienced Olympians that talent alone will not close. India's women's singles pipeline looks wide; the finishing edge still needs work.
NationPress
6 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Indian players in the Korea Masters 2025 women's singles quarter-finals?
Three Indian shuttlers — Tanvi Sharma, Ashmita Chaliha, and Rakshitha Ramraj — advanced to the women's singles quarter-finals at the Korea Masters 2025 in Asan on 6 August.
How did Anmol Kharb lose at the Korea Masters 2025?
Anmol Kharb lost 23-21, 15-21, 21-18 to Vietnamese Olympian Vu Thi Trang in the pre-quarterfinals. She had squandered four game points in the opener and trailed 19-9 in the decider before a late eight-point surge fell short.
What was Tanvi Sharma's score against Shriyanshi Valishetty?
Tanvi Sharma defeated Shriyanshi Valishetty 21-16, 17-21, 21-13 in 57 minutes in an all-Indian pre-quarterfinal clash at the Asan Yi Sun-sin Gymnasium.
Which Indian players were eliminated from the Korea Masters 2025?
Fifth seed Isharani Baruah lost 17-21, 21-18, 21-19 to Korea's Kim Min-sun, while Mansi Singh was beaten 21-12, 14-21, 21-17 by fourth seed Han Qianxi of China. Anmol Kharb also exited in the pre-quarterfinals.
What is the Korea Masters 2025 and where is it held?
The Korea Masters 2025 is a BWF Super 300 badminton tournament held at the Asan Yi Sun-sin Gymnasium in Asan, South Korea. It is part of the BWF World Tour calendar.
