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Indian Express
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
PV Sindhu vs Unnati Hooda at China Open, Head-to-Head, timing and more: In a generational clash, can the youngster pull off an upset?
After overcoming one of the best young players in the world in 18-year-old Tomoka Miyazaki, PV Sindhu next faces one of the rising talent in Indian badminton, the 17-year-old Unnati Hooda at China Open in the round of 16 on Thursday. Sindhu, once world No 2, has moved down the rankings in recent times and is placed No 15 in the world now. Meanwhile, Unnati has steadily climbed the ladder and is India's No 3 now, ranked No 35 in the world. Unnati has had a decent year on the tour, finding her feet while competing at the senior level, as she reached the semifinals at Taipei Open, where she incidentally lost against Miyazaki, despite holding a decent lead in the opening game. She had also reached the quarterfinal at German Open, where former junior world champion Riko Gunji defeated her in a marathon. In Lucknow last year at the Syed Modi Super 300, Unnati didn't know who she would be meeting in the semifinal when she was speaking to reporters after her quarterfinal win against USA's Ishika Jaiswal. But she had a fair idea as PV Sindhu was leading in her match. Unnati was excited about the prospect of the first meeting against the legendary figure of Indian badminton. 'I guess it will be Sindhu di, and it will be my first ever meeting against her,' the 17-year-old from Rohtak beamed. 'I am really excited. I have been in the Uber Cup team with her. She has achieved so much in her career, she is an idol for every young Indian shuttler.' On the international circuit, Sindhu and Unnati have played just once: at Syed Modi Super 300 in Lucknow last year. Despite offering some brief glimpses of her talent, Unnati just couldn't land any sustained punches on Sindhu who won 21-12 21-9 in just 36 minutes. 'She was quite attacking,' Unnati recalled about that match. 'You got to have a very good defense to pick her smashes. But there is a chance. There are areas. I need to be strategically at my best.' Ashwini Ponnappa, India's doubles legend, was commentating during that match and felt that Unnati would have been better off not going for the lines repeatedly and instead of pushing too hard for winners, could try to keep the shuttle in play. In what has been very drifty conditions so far in Changzhou, that could well be the key for the youngster: to control the errors. 'I try to keep it same whether I'm playing No 1 or No 2. Stick to the plan. I'm not taking pressure to be the next Sindhu. It's my own distinct journey. I definitely need to achieve what they did, but I'm aware it will be a difficult journey. But uniquely mine,' Unnati Hooda had said in a recent interview to The Indian Express The match is estimated to begin at 1.10 pm IST and will be played as the ninth match on Court 2. With only 8 matches on Court 2 scheduled for official broadcast, this match will be streamed live on BWF TV's YouTube channel.
New Straits Times
22-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Tien Ci–Chiew Sien make timely breakthrough at China Open
KUALA LUMPUR: Wong Tien Ci–Lim Chiew Sien chose the right moment to deliver one of their best performances of the season, digging deep to earn a morale-boosting win in the mixed doubles opening round at the China Open today. The world No. 34 independent pair battled back from a game down to beat world No. 33 India's Rohan Kapoor–Ruthivika Shiani Gadde 25–27, 21–16, 21–14 in 64 minutes at the Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in Changzhou. The result marked only their fourth win in 13 outings this year, making it a much-needed breakthrough for a partnership trying to rediscover their rhythm. Tien Ci–Chiew Sien had previously cleared only the first round at the German Open, Swiss Open and Malaysia Masters. What makes this win even more significant is the setting. The China Open, offering a US$2 million prize purse, is the richest tournament on the calendar outside of the season-ending World Tour Finals — and with it, brings bountiful rewards in both prize money and world ranking points. Tien Ci–Chiew Sien's progression to the last 16 guarantees them US$6,500 (RM27,500), more than triple the US$2,000 (RM8,470) they would have received had they bowed out in the first round. To illustrate the significance, a semi-final finish at a Super 500 tournament — such as the Malaysia Masters — offers US$6,650. From a rankings standpoint, the pair will lock in 5,400 points, just 550 points shy of what is awarded to runners-up at a Super 300 event. It's a timely boost as they aim to break back into the world's top 32 after slipping out of that bracket in late April. Tien Ci–Chiew Sien will next face a daunting test against Chinese top seeds Feng Yan Zhe–Huang Dong Ping, but their gutsy win today has already paid dividends. Meanwhile, national pair Chen Tang Jie–Toh Ee Wei ensured Malaysia had another representative in the second round after cruising past American duo Presley Smith–Jennie Gai 22–20, 21–12 in 35 minutes. It was Tang Jie–Ee Wei's second win over the world No. 29 pair this season, having also beaten them in straight games at the Singapore Open in May. The world No. 4 are riding a strong wave of form, having made back-to-back semi-finals at the Indonesia Open and Japan Open. They are out to improve on last year's campaign in Changzhou, where they exited in the last 16 despite having reached the semi-finals in 2023. Tang Jie-Ee Wei were initially in line for an all-Malaysian second-round clash, but that prospect was dashed after Hoo Pang Ron–Cheng Su Yin fell 21–19, 21–17 to Chinese youngsters Gao Jia Xuan–Wu Meng Ying in the opening round. The defeat continued a frustrating run for Pang Ron–Su Yin, who were quarter-finalists at the same tournament last year but have struggled for consistency this season.
New Straits Times
16-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Pang Ron-Su Yin end first-round curse in Japan
KUALA LUMPUR: Mixed doubles Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin showed signs of a long-awaited revival as they advanced to the second round of the Japan Open on Wednesday — ending a run of three consecutive first-round exits. The world No. 13 overcame a spirited challenge from American world No. 29 Presley Smith-Jennie Ga, winning 21-19, 12-21, 21-16 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. It marked only the fourth time this season that Pang Ron-Su Yin have progressed beyond the first round. The pair, who reached the China Masters final late last year, have struggled to replicate that form, with their momentum further hampered by an ankle injury suffered by Su Yin earlier in the season. Other than reaching the second round of the German Open and making quarter-final appearances at the Indonesia Masters and Orleans Masters, they have suffered five first-round exits this year. However, against the Americans, Pang Ron-Su Yin showed grit and flashes of their potential to pull through in a tight decider. They will next face China's world No. 2 Jiang Zhen Bang-Wei Ya Xin on Thursday. It was a strong day overall for Malaysia's mixed doubles department, with Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei and Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai also securing first-round wins. World No. 4 Tang Jie-Ee Wei, who reunited earlier this year after a brief split, needed just 29 minutes to beat Canada's Kevin Lee-Josephine Wu 21-15, 21-19. Since reuniting, the pair have reached the Indonesia Open semi-finals and will be hoping for a successful out in the Super 750 tournament. They next face Indonesia's world No. 14 Jafar Hidayatullah-Felisha Pasaribu. Also off to a flying start were world No. 6 Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai, who cruised past Thailand's world No. 15 Ruttanapak Oupthong-Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat — fresh off their Canada Open title — with a 21-15, 21-10 win in just 30 minutes. The independent pair will face Singapore's world No. 23 Terry Hee-Jin Yu Jia next. However, there was disappointment for world No. 34 Wong Tien Ci-Lim Chiew Sien, who were beaten 21-9, 21-8 by Japan's world No. 24 Yuichi Shimogami-Sayaka Hobara in the opening round.
News18
03-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Kidambi Srikanth Stuns Compatriot Priyanshu Rajawat To Enter 2nd Round Of Canada Open
Last Updated: Kidambi Srikanth has advanced to the second round of the Canada Open Super 300 with a thrilling win against Priyanshu Rajawat. Star Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the men's singles second round with a thrilling three-game win against fellow countryman Priyanshu Rajawat at the Canada Open Super 300 on Wednesday. Srikanth, who was the runner-up at the Malaysia Masters in May, bounced back from a game down to win 18-21, 21-19, 21-14 in a gripping 53-minute opening round match. It was a fierce contest between Srikanth and Priyanshu, who had faced each other twice earlier, with the latter winning on both occasions. This included straight-game wins at the German Open earlier this year and the 2023 Australian Open. There was little to separate Srikanth and Priyanshu in the opening game as they moved neck to neck from 6-6 to 17-17 before the latter gained the upper hand to take the lead. Srikanth trailed after the change of sides in the second game but displayed resilience to level the scores at 9-9 and then surge ahead 12-9. Srikantha and Priyanshu remained matched until 18-18, when the former broke away to push the match into a decider. In the third game, Srikanth maintained a slight advantage, although Rajawat fought back to level at 14-14. However, Srikanth elevated his performance in the closing stages, winning seven of the next points to secure the win against Priyanshu. First Published: July 02, 2025, 21:25 IST
The Print
03-07-2025
- Sport
- The Print
Srikanth enters second round of Canada Open, Ayush Shetty loses
In another men's singles match, Sankar Muthusamy got the better of fifth-seeded Ayush Shetty 23-21, 21-12 in 44 minutes. The 2021 World Championships silver medallist Srikanth, who had finished runner-up at the Malaysia Masters in May, recovered from a game down to prevail 18-21, 21-19, 21-14 in a pulsating 53-minute opening-round clash. Calgary (Canada), Jul 2 (PTI) India's Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the men's singles second round with a thrilling three-game win over compatriot Priyanshu Rajawat, but young Ayush Shetty lost to Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian at the Canada Open Super 300 badminton tournament here on Wednesday. It was a fierce battle between Srikanth and Rajawat, the two academy mates who had faced off twice before, with Rajawat emerging victorious on both occasions — including straight-game wins at the German Open earlier this year and the 2023 Australian Open. There was little to separate the duo in the opening game, as they moved neck-and-neck from 6-6 to 17-17 before Rajawat stepped on the gas to take the lead. Srikanth trailed initially after the change of sides in the second game but showed resilience to turn the tables, first levelling at 9-9 and then surging ahead 12-9. The two remained locked in a tight contest until 18-18, when Srikanth broke free to push the match into the decider. In the third game, Srikanth kept his nose ahead for the most part, but Rajawat clawed back to 14-14. However, the senior shuttler raised his game in the closing stages, reeling off seven of the next points to seal the contest. PTI ATK AM AM KHS This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
