Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty Reach Semi-Finals at China Open 2025

In an impressive display at the BWF Super 1000 China Open 2025, Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the semi-finals after defeating Malaysia's Yew Sin Ong and Ee Yi Teo. Their victory, marked by a strong performance, sets them up for a challenging match against world No. 2 Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik. Meanwhile, young talent Unnati Hooda's journey ended in the quarter-finals against Akane Yamaguchi, but not before she made headlines by defeating PV Sindhu. This event highlights the promising future of Indian badminton.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 26, 2025, 02:03 IST

Dominant Performance by Indian Duo

Changzhou [China], July 25: The Indian men's doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the semi-finals of the BWF Super 1000 China Open 2025, achieving a straight-games victory against Malaysia's Yew Sin Ong and Ee Yi Teo.

In a commanding display at the Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium, the duo secured the match with scores of 21-18, 21-14 in just 40 minutes. This victory marks their fourth semi-final appearance this season, following impressive performances at the India, Singapore, and Malaysia Opens, as reported by the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

After a strong start in the first game, Satwik and Chirag managed to fend off a late challenge from their Malaysian opponents to take the first game 21-18. In the second game, they broke away from a close 15-14 lead, scoring six consecutive points to clinch the match.

Next, they will face a crucial match against world No. 2 Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik from Malaysia, the same pair that eliminated them in the quarter-finals of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Meanwhile, young Indian player Unnati Hooda's journey in the China Open concluded with a loss to world number four and former champion Akane Yamaguchi in the quarter-finals.

In her quarter-final match, Unnati fell to Akane with scores of 16-21, 12-21. This was her debut at a BWF Super 1000 event, and the 17-year-old made headlines with her bold performances.

As per the release, she became the fourth Indian woman to reach the quarter-finals of a BWF Super 1000 tournament. Unnati's remarkable journey included a stunning victory over two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu, which secured her spot in the quarter-finals on Thursday.

The match highlighted the potential of Indian badminton, showcasing the rising talent of Hooda against the experienced Sindhu. Hooda began strongly, winning the first game 21-16, but Sindhu fought back to take the second game 21-19. In the deciding game, Hooda displayed exceptional skill, winning 21-13 to progress to the quarter-finals.