Syndrela Das, Divyanshi Bhowmick and Miku Matsushima shine at WTT Youth Contender

Defending champion Syndrela Das, top seed Divyanshi Bhowmick and Japan’s Miku Matsushima began their under-19 singles campaign with impressive wins at the WTT Youth Contender 2026 in Vadodara. Boys and under-15 top seeds also advanced to the knockout stage with comfortable victories

Hyderabad: Defending champion Syndrela Das, top seed Divyanshi Bhowmick and Japan’s Miku Matsushima began their girls under-19 singles campaign with impressive wins in their respective groups in the WTT Youth Contender 2026, presented by Sports Authority of Gujarat, at the SAMA Indoor Sports Complex in Vadodara on Sunday.

Syndrela, who clinched the under-17 title on Saturday, defeated Archismita Mahato 11-7, 11-7, 11-8 in Group 3, while Divyanshi defeated Shrestha Kontham 11-4, 11-3, 11-7 in Group 1.

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In Group 2, Miku began with an 11-3, 11-6, 11-4 win over Gunjan Kumar. The top seeds in boys under-19 were also assured of a spot in the knockout stage as they registered two wins each in their respective groups.

The under-15 top seeds also advanced to the knockout stage with comfortable wins in their groups.