Did Unnati and Ayush Bring Glory to India at Taipei Open 2025?
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Synopsis
India shines at the BWF Taipei Open 2025 with young stars Unnati Hooda and Ayush Shetty advancing to the semifinals. Their incredible performances have captured the attention of badminton fans worldwide. Will they continue their winning streak in the final rounds?
Key Takeaways
- Unnati Hooda and Ayush Shetty reached the semifinals of the BWF Taipei Open 2025.
- Unnati defeated Hung Yi-Ting in a thrilling match.
- Ayush showcased his comeback skills against Brian Yang.
- India sent a large contingent, but only Unnati and Ayush advanced past the initial rounds.
- Ayush will face the winner of the match between Chou Tien Chen and Mohd. Zaki Ubaidillah.
Taipei, May 9 (NationPress) The day turned magical for India at the BWF Taipei Open 2025 as the young talents Unnati Hooda and Ayush Shetty advanced to the semifinals of the BWF World Tour Super 300 event on Friday. Unnati triumphed over local player Hung Yi-Ting with a score of 21-8, 19-21, 21-19 in a thrilling 52-minute match, earning her place against the top-seed Tomoka Miyazaki from Japan in the next round.
Ayush, showcasing resilience, came back from a game down to defeat the seventh seed Brian Yang, marking his second significant upset in the tournament after previously overcoming the third seed Lee Chia Hao. His quarterfinal match ended with a score of 21-8, 19-21, 21-19.
In earlier rounds, Ayush had also knocked out fellow Indian and former World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth in a fierce battle, winning 21-16, 15-21, 21-17 over 61 minutes.
Ranked 44 in the BWF Rankings, Ayush is set to face the winner of the matchup between top seed Chou Tien Chen and Mohd. Zaki Ubaidillah in the semifinals.
Earlier, India’s Tharun Mannepalli faced defeat against Mohd. Zaki Ubaidillah from Indonesia in a Round of 16 encounter, losing 21-13, 21-9 at the Taipei Arena.
Despite a large Indian contingent competing at the Taipei Open 2025, most were eliminated in the initial stages, leaving only Unnati and Ayush to represent India in the later rounds.
Results:
Women’s Singles
Unnati Hooda (IND) def. Hung Yi-Ting (TPE) 21-8, 19-21, 21-19
Men’s Singles
Ayush Shetty (IND) def. Brian Yang (CAN) [7] 16-21, 21-19, 21-14.
Point of View
I am proud to witness the remarkable achievements of our young athletes at the Taipei Open 2025. Their dedication and talent reflect the future of Indian badminton. It's crucial that we continue to support and nurture these athletes who carry our hopes in international competitions.
NationPress
21/05/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the standout players for India at the Taipei Open 2025?
The standout players for India are Unnati Hooda and Ayush Shetty, both of whom have advanced to the semifinals.
What were the scores of Unnati and Ayush's matches?
Unnati Hooda defeated Hung Yi-Ting with scores of 21-8, 19-21, 21-19, while Ayush Shetty overcame Brian Yang with scores of 16-21, 21-19, 21-14.
What is the significance of the BWF Taipei Open 2025?
The BWF Taipei Open 2025 is a prestigious Super 300 event in the BWF World Tour, showcasing top badminton talent from around the world.
