Tharun Mannepalli's Valiant Effort Falls Short in Swiss Open Quarterfinal

BASEL: India’s Tharun Mannepalli put up a gallant fight before going down to Indonesia’s Anthony Sinisuka Ginting in a thrilling three-game quarterfinal at the Swiss Open Super 300 badminton tournament here.

The world No. 43 Indian lost 19-21 21-19 13-21 to Ginting, who is returning from injuries that marred his 2025 season, including a significant back problem.

The defeat also brought the curtains down on India’s campaign at the USD 250,000 tournament.

Ginting opened up a 6-2 lead early and though Mannepalli clawed back to level at 11-11, the Indonesian pulled away to 16-12 before earning four game points.

The Indian saved three before conceding the opening game.

In the second game, Mannepalli broke away from 6-6 to surge to 11-7 and then 19-13.

Ginting suddenly came alive, reeling off six points to draw level at 19-19, but the Indian held his nerve to take the match into the decider.

In the third game, Ginting gave Mannepalli little chance as he led from the start and sealed the contest comfortably. Agencies

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