Shaina MANIMUTHU beats Ketaki THITE to move on to the Final in the women's singles this KOTAK India Junior International Series 2026

Shaina MANIMUTHU dropped the opener but found another gear at the KOTAK India Junior International Series 2026, overturning Ketaki THITE 22-24 21-17 21-9 in the Women's Singles Semi Finals.

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24-22 — game 1 was the tightest of the match, settled by just 2 points.

What's Next

Shaina MANIMUTHU advances to the final of the KOTAK India Junior International Series 2026, while Ketaki THITE's run ends here.

Pre-Match AI Scout Analysis

Prior to the encounter, the AI Scout model favored Ketaki THITE with a 51% confidence projection based on world ranking trajectory and match pacing data. Defying the analytical model's 51% projection, Shaina MANIMUTHU produced a decisive tactical shift to secure the upset.

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