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India.com
3 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
Japan Open 2025: Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag Suffer Shock Second-Round Elimination
India suffered a major blow at the Japan Open 2025 as top shuttlers Lakshya Sen and the men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were knocked out in the second round of the BWF Super 750 tournament. Their early exits have significantly dented India's campaign in Tokyo, leaving Anupama Upadhyaya as the sole Indian contender in the tournament. Lakshya Sen Falls to Kodai Naraoka World No. 14 Lakshya Sen faced local favourite Kodai Naraoka in a high-stakes Round of 16 clash. Despite starting the match on a promising note, Lakshya failed to maintain momentum and went down in straight games, 19–21, 11–21. The opening game was a close affair, with both players exchanging leads until the final moments. However, Naraoka's resilience under pressure saw him take the first game. The second game was one-sided, with Lakshya unable to find answers to Naraoka's swift movement and deceptive shot placement. Sen, who had shown glimpses of form in the opening round, appeared out of rhythm and struggled with consistency, an issue that has plagued his recent performances on the BWF tour. Satwik-Chirag Suffer Rare Defeat The men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, ranked among the top 3 in the world and seeded second in the tournament, were expected to mount a deep run. However, they succumbed to the Chinese pair Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in straight games, 22–24, 14–21. The Indian duo fought valiantly in the first game, which saw multiple lead changes and game points saved. Ultimately, the Chinese pair edged them out in a nervy finish. The second game was far less competitive, as the Indians trailed early and never quite recovered, committing a string of unforced errors. It was a rare early exit for Satwik-Chirag, who had been enjoying a consistent run on the international circuit, including their title win at the Indonesia Open last month. Anupama Upadhyaya: India's Lone Hope With Lakshya and Satwik-Chirag out, 19-year-old Anupama Upadhyaya remains the only Indian left in the fray. The rising star will be in action later today in the women's singles Round of 16. She faces a tough challenge but carries with her the hopes of Indian badminton fans. Anupama, who recently broke into the top 30 in the BWF rankings, will need to play fearless badminton to advance in a draw loaded with top contenders.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Japan Open: PV Sindhu exits in first round, loses in straight games
India's PV Sindhu Sidhu bows out in first round in Japan Open Former world champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist PV Sindhu suffered another early exit at the Japan Open 2025, losing to South Korea's Sim Yu Jin in the first round on Wednesday. The Indian shuttler, currently ranked 16th globally, was defeated in straight games 21-15, 21-14 by the world number 14 in what was her first match since the Indonesia Open in June. This defeat marked Sindhu's first loss to Sim in their four encounters. The Indian player had a sluggish start, falling behind 9-3 in the opening game, though she managed to fight back to 13-12. However, Sim regained control to secure the first game. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The second game followed a similar pattern with Sim taking an early 6-1 lead. Despite Sindhu's efforts to level the score at 7-7 and later at 11-11, she ultimately couldn't prevent her opponent from claiming victory. The loss continues Sindhu's disappointing run in 2025, where her best performance has been reaching the quarterfinals at the Indian Open in January. She has since experienced four first-round exits and two pre-quarterfinal finishes. Poll How do you feel about PV Sindhu's performance at the Japan Open 2025? Disappointed Hopeful for future tournaments Uncertain about her career Proud of her achievements In contrast, other Indian players found success at the Japan Open. Men's singles player Lakshya Sen advanced to the Round of 16 with a commanding victory over China's Wang Zheng Xing, winning 21-11, 21-18. Sen will next face Japanese home favorite Kodai Naraoka. The men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also progressed to the last 16. They defeated South Korea's Kang Min-hyuk and Ki Dong-ju in straight games, securing a 21-18, 21-10 victory. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
The Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Yew Sin-Ee Yi stun Aaron-Wooi Yik in Japan Open upset
MALAYSIA 's professional pair Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi pulled off a stunning upset at the Japan Open 2025, eliminating former world champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik in straight games. The unseeded duo secured a dominant 21-15, 21-15 victory in just 30 minutes at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. The win marked a significant turnaround for Yew Sin-Ee Yi, who had lost their last three encounters against the reigning Badminton Asia Championships winners. Their aggressive play and sharp net control left the world No. 2 pair struggling to find rhythm. Yew Sin-Ee Yi now await the winners of the match between Japan's Kenya Mitsuhashi-Hiroki Okamura and American pair Chen Zhi Yi-Presley Smith in the second round. In another Malaysian clash, Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun overcame a tough first set to defeat Wan Arif Wan Junaidi-Yap Roy King 30-28, 21-12. The sixth seeds will next face China's Huang Di-Liu Yang, who earlier defeated Thailand's Kittinupong Kedren-Dechapol Puavaranukroh. Meanwhile, Malaysia's top women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah started their campaign strongly, cruising past Bulgaria's Gabriela Stoeva-Stefani Stoeva 21-16, 21-14. The third seeds will meet Taiwan's Hsieh Pei Chan-Hung En-Tzu in the next round.
NDTV
4 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Japan Open: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty, Lakshya Sen Progress To Round Of 16
India's top men's singles and doubles contenders advanced to the Round-of-16 at the Japan Open 2025, with Lakshya Sen and the duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty notching straight-game victories in their opening matches on Wednesday. Sen produced a composed performance to defeat China's Wang Zheng Xing 21-11, 21-18, setting up a second-round clash with Japanese star and home favourite Kodai Naraoka, as per a press release from BAI Media. In men's doubles, Satwik and Chirag made a strong start to their campaign, easing past South Korea's Kang Min-hyuk and Ki Dong-ju 21-18, 21-10 to move into the last 16. Elsewhere, PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda bowed out in the opening round of the women's singles draw. Playing her first match since the Indonesia Open in early June, Sindhu, 16th in the badminton rankings, went down 21-15, 21-14 to the world No. 14 South Korean shuttler in 38 minutes. It was her first defeat to Sim Yu Jin in four meetings. Sindhu made a sluggish start and trailed 9-3 in the opening game. The Indian badminton player fought back to make it 13-12, only for Sim Yu Jin to mount a late surge before taking the lead in the match. The second game followed a similar script with Sim Yu Jin racing to a 6-1 lead. Sindhu clawed her way back to level at 7-7 and later 11-11, but failed to see it through. It marks yet another early exit for Sindhu in what has been a challenging 2025 BWF World Tour season. Her best finish this year remains a quarter-final appearance at the India Open in January, which was followed by four first-round exits and two round of 16 finishes. On the other hand, Unnati Hooda lost to Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-8, 21-12. Anupama Upadhyaya and Rakshitha Ramraj will face each other in an all-Indian affair. Men's doubles pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan-Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi and women's doubles duo Kavipriya Selvam-Simran Singhi will also be in the fray. Rutaparna Panda-Swetaparna Panda were knocked out of women's doubles after losing to the Japanese pair of Kokona Ishikawa and Maiko Kawazoe 21-13, 21-7 on Tuesday.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Japan Open Badminton 2025: Dates, venue, where to watch; PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Chirag-Satwik among top Indian stars in action
Top Indian badminton stars PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and the dynamic men's doubles duo Chirag Shetty–Satwiksairaj Rankireddy are all set to compete in the upcoming Japan Open 2025, starting Tuesday, July 15. The tournament will be hosted at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan, and will run until July 20. PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, has had a tough 2025 season on the BWF World Tour . Her standout performance this year came at the India Open in January, where she reached the quarter-finals. Since then, she has faced a string of early exits, including four first-round losses, before managing back-to-back Round of 16 appearances at the Singapore and Indonesia Opens. Lakshya Sen, who narrowly missed a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, finishing fourth, has also struggled for form. He has been knocked out in the first round five times this year, with his best result being a quarter-final finish at the All England Open. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 이 게임은 대부분의 TV 프로그램보다 더 재미있어요 – 게다가 무료예요. Raid: Shadow Legends 플레이하기 Undo On the doubles front, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, the reigning Asian Games champions, have made it to three semi-finals and a quarter-final at the Indonesia Open, but are yet to claim a title this season. BWF Japan Open 2025 Schedule First Round: July 15–16 Second Round: July 17 Quarter-finals: July 18 Semi-finals: July 19 Final: July 20 Live Events Indian Players at the Japan Open 2025 Men's Singles Lakshya Sen HS Prannoy Women's Singles PV Sindhu Unnati Hooda Anupama Upadhyaya Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj Men's Doubles Chirag Shetty / Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Hariharan Amsakarunan / Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi Women's Doubles Rutaparna Panda / Swetaparna Panda Kavipriya Selvam / Simran Singhi Where to Watch in India Fans can catch the live broadcast of the BWF Japan Open 2025 on Star Sports 3 and JioCinema (formerly Hotstar). Additionally, matches will be available for free streaming on the official BWF YouTube channel.
