Riko GUNJI beats Unnati HOODA to move on to the Round of 16 in the women's singles this French Open 2026

Riko GUNJI came through a competitive Women's Singles Round of 32 against Unnati HOODA at the French Open Badminton 2026, closing it out 21-18 12-21 21-17.

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21-18 — game 1 was the tightest of the match, settled by just 3 points.

What's Next

Riko GUNJI advances to the Round of 16 of the French Open Badminton 2026, while Unnati HOODA's run ends here. Up next for Riko GUNJI: the Round of 16 against PUSARLA V. Sindhu — a player winning 60% of 125 recorded matches. PUSARLA V. Sindhu holds the head-to-head edge 1-0, which makes this the sterner test.

Pre-Match AI Scout Analysis

Prior to the encounter, the AI Scout model favored Riko GUNJI with a 53% confidence projection on a blend of ranking, seeding, head-to-head and our own rating. The encounter closely reflected the analytical projection.

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