Three shuttlers in Russian GP final

HYDERABAD: Siril Verma, Gadde Ruthvika Shivani and mixed doubles pair of Pranaav Jerry Chopra and Sikki Reddy reached the Russia Open Grand Prix final in Vladivostok. Siril downed Anatoliy Yartsev of Russia 24-22, 21-16 in the men's singles and will face top seed Zulfadli Zulkiffli of Malaysia in the summit clash.
Meanwhile, fourth seed Ruthvika shocked second seed Ksenia Polikarpova 22-20, 21-13. She will take on Russia's Evgeniya Kosetskaya in the final.
In mixed doubles, Pranaav and Sikki thumped Anatoliy Yartsev and Evgeniya Kosetskaya 21-11, 21-17 and will take on Vladimir Ivanov and Valeria Sorokina in the final.