“Kidambi Srikanth turns back the clock, knocks out Victor Lai at China Masters”

Key points

• Kidambi Srikanth defeats Victor Lai 21-18, 21-19 in 43 minutes in Shenzhen.
• Srikanth reaches quarter-finals of a Super 500 tournament for the first time this year.
• The victory marks Srikanth's first win over a top-10 player on tour in 2026.
• Srikanth avoids a decider, turning defense into attack to seal the win.
• India's challenge in men's singles at the China Masters remains alive.