India had a bright result in men's doubles at the Korea Masters Super 300, where unseeded pair Krishna Prasad Garaga and Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy produced one of the standout upsets of the opening round. The Indian duo defeated the sixth-seeded Thai combination to move into the second round of the tournament.
The win was a notable boost for the Indian campaign because it came against a seeded pair and underlined the pair's ability to challenge higher-ranked opponents. For Garaga and Roy, progressing in the Korea Masters gives them an early edge in a competitive Super 300 field.
While the men's doubles success drew attention, the overall day was tougher for several other Indian shuttlers. According to the event update, a number of Indian players suffered early exits across different categories, limiting the country's progress elsewhere in the draw.
That left Garaga and Roy as the key Indian success story from the round. Their victory over the Thai sixth seeds now sets up a second-round test as they look to carry their momentum deeper into the Korea Masters.
