CWG: Shuttlers Sindhu, Ruthvika in quarters of women s singles

Gold Coast (Australia) April 12 (IANS) India s P.V. Sindhu and Ruthvika Gadde sailed into the quarter-finals of women s singles with easy wins in their respective round of 16 encounters at the 21st Commonwealth Games here on Thursday.

Rio silver medallist Sindhu whipped past local girl Hsuan-Yu Wendy Chen 2-0 (21-15 21-9) in straight games to enter the quarters.

The World No.3 Indian will on Friday take on against Canadian Brittney Tam for a place in the top-four.

In another singles tie Ruthvika overcame some resistance from Singapore s Jia Min Yeo to eventually emerge victorious by 2-1 (21-10 21-23 21-10) in a 55-minute battle.

London bronze medallist Saina Nehwal will be up against Jessica Li of Isle of Man in her round of 16 match later on Thursday.

--IANS
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