Nguyen Thuy Linh exited the Arctic Open women’s singles second round after losing 19–21, 21–23 to Mia Blichfeldt. The Vietnamese player led at several stages and resisted match-ending opportunities, but her Danish opponent took the decisive points to reach the quarterfinals. Thanh Nien reports that Thuy Linh earned US$1,750 and 3,600 ranking points. Her announced European itinerary continues with the Denmark Open, scheduled for October 13–18; that next appearance remains a planned event.