Hina AKECHI beats Putri Kusuma WARDANI to move on to the Semi Finals in the women's singles this French Open 2026

Hina AKECHI kept it clean at the French Open Badminton 2026, seeing off Putri Kusuma WARDANI 21-17 21-18 without dropping a game in the Women's Singles Quarter Finals.

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21-18 — game 2 was the tightest of the match, settled by just 3 points.

What's Next

Hina AKECHI advances to the semi-finals of the French Open Badminton 2026, while Putri Kusuma WARDANI's run ends here. Up next for Hina AKECHI: the Semi Finals against PUSARLA V. Sindhu — a player winning 61% of 127 recorded matches. Our results ledger has no previous meetings between the two.

Pre-Match AI Scout Analysis

Prior to the encounter, the AI Scout model favored Putri Kusuma WARDANI with a 60% confidence projection on a blend of ranking, seeding, head-to-head and our own rating. Defying the analytical model's 60% projection, Hina AKECHI produced a decisive tactical shift to secure the upset.

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