Krishnendu Dandapat - Insportz Open

🏸 Insportz Open — Tournament Report

Player: Krishnendu Dandapat (IISc)

Category: Men’s Singles

Result: Round of 16

Krishnendu Dandapat opened his Insportz Open campaign with authority, delivering a commanding Round of 32 performance to stamp early intent. He dismantled Dhana Sekar in straight games, controlling rallies with precision and dictating tempo from the first shuttle.

The Round of 16 turned into a high-voltage thriller. Facing Dipanjan Saha, Krishnendu pushed the match into a gripping three-set battle. After splitting the opening two games, the decider became a test of nerve and endurance. Despite a valiant fight and sustained pressure till the closing points, Krishnendu narrowly fell short in the final set — exiting the tournament after one of the most competitive clashes of the round.

Match Scorecards 

✅ Men’s Singles

Round of 32: def Dhana Sekar — 21–11, 21–13

Round of 16: lost to Dipanjan Saha — 21–16, 17–21, 21–18

Result: Round of 16