India's young badminton player Ayush Shetty has made it to the quarter-finals of the Macau Open BWF Super 300 tournament with a brilliant performance.
Sports News: India's emerging badminton star Ayush Shetty has entered the quarter-finals of the Macau Open BWF Super 300 tournament with a b performance. In the men's singles match played on Wednesday, Shetty, ranked 31st in the world, defeated Chinese Taipei's Huang Yu Kai in straight sets 21-10, 21-11. The match ended in just 31 minutes, indicating Shetty's aggressive style and technical skill.
Ayush Shetty's Dominance
17-year-old Ayush Shetty has been in excellent form since the start of the tournament. Shetty, seeded seventh, made his presence felt in every corner of the court in this match and gave Huang no chance to come back. Shetty maintained the lead from the beginning in both sets and kept the pressure on in every rally. This victory will not only strengthen his confidence but is also an important step towards gaining recognition at the international level.
Dhruv-Tanisha's Strong Showing in Mixed Doubles
India also received good news from the mixed doubles category. The pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto defeated the Thai pair Ratchapol Makkasasithorn and Nattamon Laisuan in straight sets 21-10, 21-15 to advance to the quarter-finals. In this match that lasted 26 minutes, the Indian pair showed excellent coordination and kept their opponents on the backfoot in both sets.
Dhruv and Tanisha are currently ranked 18th in the world and are seeded fifth in the tournament. This victory has further strengthened their claim to the title.
Satish Karunakaran and Rohan-Ruthvika's Campaign Ends
However, India's Satish Kumar Karunakaran faced defeat in the men's singles category. He was defeated by Malaysia's Justin Hoh in 37 minutes by 21-19, 21-12, knocking him out of the tournament. A tough fight was seen in the first game, but Satish lost his rhythm in the second game and the Malaysian player maintained the lead to win.
Similarly, the Indian pair of Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde also suffered a defeat in mixed doubles. The 34th-ranked pair lost to Chinese Taipei's Wu Guan Zhun and Lee Chia Hsin 20-22, 17-21. The match lasted 37 minutes, but the Indian pair fell behind at crucial moments in both sets.
The performance so far in the Macau Open 2025 makes it clear that India's young badminton players are fast becoming emerging stars. The kind of confidence and skill that Ayush Shetty and the Dhruv-Tanisha pair have shown is a good sign for the upcoming tournaments.
