Can Shruti Mundada, Parul Choudhary, and Tanvi Patri Upset Higher-Ranked Players to Reach Pre-Quarters?
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Synopsis
In a thrilling display of talent at the 87th Senior National Badminton Championships, seasoned players Shruti Mundada, Parul Choudhary, and rising star Tanvi Patri stunned higher-ranked opponents to advance to the women's singles pre-quarterfinals. Their remarkable victories highlight the growing competitiveness in Indian badminton.
Key Takeaways
- Shruti Mundada defeated seventh seed Jiya Rawat convincingly.
- Parul Choudhary overcame ninth seed in a challenging match.
- Tanvi Patri showcased her talent by beating eighth seed Isharani Baruah.
- Top seeds like Unnati Hooda and Anupama Upadhyaya progressed smoothly.
- Men's singles saw significant upsets from players like Aryaman Tandon.
Vijayawada, Dec 25 (NationPress) The seasoned Shruti Mundada, Parul Choudhary, and emerging talent Tanvi Patri caused a stir by defeating higher-ranked competitors to secure their spots in the women’s singles pre-quarterfinals at the 87th Senior National Badminton Championships in Vijayawada on Thursday.
Shruti triumphed over the seventh seed Jiya Rawat with scores of 21-14, 21-9, while Parul overcame the ninth seed in a thrilling match, finishing 18-21, 21-18, 21-12. Tanvi Patri also marked her territory by eliminating the eighth seed Isharani Baruah with a scoreline of 22-20, 21-19.
Other players moving forward include top seed Unnati Hooda, second seed Anupama Upadhyaya, third seed Anmol Kharb, and world junior silver medallist Tanvi Sharma.
In the men’s singles, Aryaman Tandon achieved a remarkable upset by defeating third seed M Raghu with scores of 17-21, 21-11, 21-14 in the round of 32. Abhinav Garg and Rithvik Sanjeevi S. also caused upsets to advance to the pre-quarters.
Garg triumphed over tenth seed Abhinav Thakur at 21-19, 21-16, while Rithvik outplayed the thirteenth seed Orijit Chaliha with scores of 21-15, 21-19. In mixed doubles, Nitin Kumar and Kanika Kanwal surprised the sixth seeds Kevin Wong CC and Pranavi N with a score of 23-21, 21-15.
Earlier on Wednesday, the women’s top seed Unnati, along with world junior championships silver medallists Tanvi Sharma, seasoned player Aakarshi Kashyap, and promising junior Rounak Chauhan, all secured convincing victories to advance.
Unnati, who received a bye in the first round, dominated wildcard entrant Akanksha Matte with scores of 21-8, 21-18. Tanvi began her campaign with a solid 21-10, 21-14 win over Asian U-15 girls singles gold medallist Shaina Manimuthu.
Also proceeding to the next round were the adept Aakarshi, who defeated Asian U-17 championships silver medallist Lakshya Rajesh with a score of 21-7, 21-9, while Ashmita Chaliha claimed victory over Kavya Marvaniya at 21-7, 21-11.
In men’s singles, the eleventh seed Chauhan defeated Ranveer Singh 21-9, 21-13, while the twelfth seed D S Saneeth outplayed Ankit Mondal 21-7, 21-11, securing their positions in the next round. The sixteenth seed and Guwahati Masters Super 100 champion Sanskar Saraswat also started his campaign with a strong 21-11, 21-13 win against Shikhar Rallan.
Point of View
It's inspiring to witness the emergence of new talent in Indian badminton, particularly at prestigious events like the Senior National Championships. The upsets by these players signal a bright future for the sport in our country, showcasing both experience and promise. The competition remains fierce, and we can expect thrilling matches ahead.
NationPress
25/12/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the standout players in the women's singles?
The standout players in the women's singles include Shruti Mundada, Parul Choudhary, and Tanvi Patri, who all upset higher-ranked opponents to advance.
What were the results of the top seeds?
Top seeds like Unnati Hooda, Anupama Upadhyaya, and Anmol Kharb all successfully advanced to the next rounds.
How did the men's singles competitors perform?
In men's singles, Aryaman Tandon, Abhinav Garg, and Rithvik Sanjeevi S. achieved notable upsets to reach the pre-quarters.
