Saarbrücken, October 30, 2026: Indian badminton player Anmol Kharb produced one of the biggest wins of her career at the Hylo Open Super 500, defeating Denmark’s world No. 12 Line Christophersen in a dramatic three-game contest.
Anmol Fights Back After Losing Opening Game
The 19-year-old Indian lost the first game 11-21 but responded strongly in the second, winning it 21-18 to force a deciding game.
Christophersen again moved into a strong position in the decider, but Anmol stayed in the contest despite trailing late.
Saves Three Match Points
Anmol was 18-20 down in the deciding game but saved two match points before eventually surviving another during an extended finish.
She held her nerve to close out the match 11-21, 21-18, 25-23, completing a remarkable comeback against a top-15 opponent.
Biggest Win of Her Career
The victory over Christophersen, ranked world No. 12, is being described as the biggest win of Anmol’s senior career so far.
Her court coverage, net play and ability to extend rallies helped her force errors from the Danish player at crucial moments.
Strong Return After Difficult Phase
Anmol had earlier emerged as one of India’s most promising young players after winning the national title as a teenager and playing an important role in India’s Asian women’s team triumph.
Her ranking had slipped after she spent time balancing badminton with academics, making the Hylo Open result an important step in her return to top-level competition.
All-Indian Quarterfinal Next
Anmol will now face fellow Indian shuttler Unnati Hooda in the quarterfinals, guaranteeing India representation in the next stage of the women’s singles event.
The result adds to a strong period for Indian women’s badminton, with several younger players beginning to challenge higher-ranked opponents on the international circuit.
Source: The Indian Express
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