Treesa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand reach BWF Worlds quarters, one win from medal

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand reached the quarterfinals at the BWF World Championships on August 20, 2026, after defeating Japan's seventh-seeded pair.

The unseeded Indian pairing won the match in straight games.

Treesa's aggressive play and Gayatri's structural support proved decisive.

The victory leaves them one win away from a guaranteed medal at the event.