Easy 21-9, 21-13 Victory Propels India Into Next Round

Trisha Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand displayed flawless badminton against Spain's Paula Lopez and Lucia Rodriguez, winning 21-9, 21-13 in a match that lasted only 33 minutes. Their aggressive start gave them a 6-2 lead, which grew to 11-5 before the mid‑game pause. After the break they surged to 16-5, wrapping up the first game in just 13 minutes. The Spaniards attempted a comeback in the second game, but the Indian duo kept the momentum, leading 11-8 at the interval and closing the set 21-13. The win sets up a clash with the 16th‑seeded American team of Lauren Lam and Allison Quinn Lee.