Indian badminton players have made it to the second round of the men's singles event with a stellar performance at the Macau Open BWF Super 300 tournament. Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen displayed a dominant performance, defeating Korea's Jeon Hyeok Jin in straight games with a score of 21-8, 21-14.
Macau Open 2025 Badminton Tournament: Indian badminton players have had a b start to the Macau Open BWF Super 300 Tournament 2025. Commonwealth Games gold medalist Lakshya Sen, young star Ayush Shetty, and emerging player Tarun Mannepalli have secured their places in the second round of the men's singles category after winning their respective first-round matches. Additionally, India has achieved significant success in mixed doubles.
Lakshya Sen's Impressive Victory, Boosted Confidence
India's star player and Commonwealth champion, Lakshya Sen, defeated South Korea's Jeon Hyeok Jin in straight sets with a score of 21-8, 21-14 in the first round. Lakshya displayed an aggressive game throughout the match, giving the Korean player no chance. The match concluded in just 32 minutes, and he showcased an unparalleled display of his experience and fitness.
In the second round, Lakshya will face the winner between Indonesia's Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo and India's Ritwik Sanjeevi Satish Kumar. This match could be challenging for him, but given his current form, fans have high expectations.
Ayush Shetty's Stormy Victory, Clean Sweep in Just 31 Minutes
India's young badminton player Ayush Shetty also delivered an excellent performance, defeating Chinese Taipei's Huang Yu Kai in just 31 minutes with a score of 21-10, 21-11. Ayush, ranked 31st in the world, defeated his 66th-ranked opponent in a one-sided match and advanced to the next round.
Tarun Mannepalli also won his opening match and advanced to the next round, but he now faces a difficult challenge. In the second round, he will face top-seeded Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong. This match will be a golden opportunity for the young player to gain experience and confidence.
Dhruv-Tanisha Pair Shines in Mixed Doubles
India's mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto, who are seeded fifth in this tournament and currently ranked 18th in the world, defeated the Thai pair Ratchapol Makkasasithorn and Nattamon Laisuan 21-10, 21-15 to advance to the next round. In this match, which lasted only 26 minutes, the Indian pair registered a win with excellent coordination and fast movements. While many players performed brilliantly, some faced defeat in the first or second round:
- Satish Kumar Karunakaran lost to Justin Hoh of Malaysia 19-21, 12-21.
- H. S. Prannoy faced a tough defeat against Indonesia's Yohanes S. Marcellyno with a score of 21-18, 15-21, 15-21.
- In mixed doubles, the pair of Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde lost to Wu Guan-Chun and Lee Chia-Hsin of Chinese Taipei 20-22, 17-21.
- T. Hema Nagendra Babu and Priya Konjengbam were defeated by a Thai pair 21-11, 21-14.
- In women's singles, Unnati Hooda lost to Julie Dawall Jakobsen of Denmark 16-21, 21-19, 21-17, while Anupama Upadhyaya was defeated by Riko Gunji of Japan 21-16, 21-10.
