PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag advance at Singapore Open 2025
Synopsis
PV Sindhu levelled her head-to-head with Indonesia's Putri Kusuma Wardani at 3-3 with a straight-games win, while Satwik-Chirag recovered from a 26-28 first-game loss to advance in three. India's top two badminton assets are through — and the draw gets harder from here.
Key Takeaways
PV Sindhu defeated Indonesia's Putri Kusuma Wardani 21-17, 21-18 at the Singapore Open 2025 on 26 May .
Sindhu's win levels their head-to-head at 3-3 ; she next faces Japan's Riko Gunji in the pre-quarterfinals.
Satwik-Chirag (World No.
4 ) beat Chen Zhi Yi and Presley Smith 26-28, 21-15, 21-13 in 1 hour 15 minutes .
They face Chinese Taipei's Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan in the Round of 16.
Ayush Shetty exited in the first round, losing to Victor Lai after taking the opening game 21-11 .
PV Sindhu and the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty opened their Singapore Open 2025 campaigns with convincing first-round victories at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Tuesday, 26 May. The results offer India's badminton contingent an encouraging start to the BWF Super 750 event.
Sindhu Levels Head-to-Head with Wardani
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu defeated Indonesia's fifth-seeded Putri Kusuma Wardani 21-17, 21-18 in the women's singles first round, levelling their head-to-head record at 3-3. Sindhu, the 2022 Singapore Open champion, established early control in the opening game with a four-point cushion before facing a brief mid-game wobble. She regrouped to draw level at 16-all and then reeled off five consecutive points to close out the first game.
The second game was a tighter affair, with both players contesting every point. Sindhu — who claimed silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics and bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Games — held her nerve at the decisive moments to seal the match in straight games. She will next face Japan's Riko Gunji in the pre-quarterfinals.
Satwik-Chirag Grind Out a Three-Game Win
World No. 4 pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty survived a nervy opening game against Chen Zhi Yi and Presley Smith, going down 26-28 despite saving seven game points. The Indian duo responded with renewed intensity, taking the second game 21-15 before dominating the decider 21-13 to seal the match in one hour and 15 minutes.
Their composure in turning the match around after dropping the first game underlines their big-match temperament. In the Round of 16, they will face Chinese Taipei's Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan.
Ayush Shetty Bows Out in Men's Singles
In men's singles, Ayush Shetty could not sustain his early promise against Victor Lai. He took the opening game comfortably 21-11 but lost his way in the next two, going down 14-21, 12-21 to exit in the first round. Other members of the Indian contingent in action on Day 1 also suffered first-round defeats.
What's Next for India at Singapore Open
With Sindhu and Satwik-Chirag safely through, India's challenge now hinges on their ability to navigate tougher draws in the latter rounds. Sindhu's clash with Gunji and Satwik-Chirag's encounter with the Chinese Taipei pair will be closely watched as the tournament progresses toward the quarterfinals.
Point of View
Dropping the first game 26-28 against an unseeded pair is a warning sign even if the recovery was clinical; top seeds at this level will punish that inconsistency. Ayush Shetty's collapse after a dominant opening game points to a recurring pattern in Indian men's singles — a depth problem that one strong set rarely masks. India's Singapore Open story now rests almost entirely on two campaigns.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was PV Sindhu's result at the Singapore Open 2025?
PV Sindhu defeated Indonesia's fifth-seeded Putri Kusuma Wardani 21-17, 21-18 in the women's singles first round on 26 May 2025. The win levelled their head-to-head record at 3-3.
Who do Satwik-Chirag face in the Round of 16?
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will face Chinese Taipei's Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan in the Round of 16. They advanced after beating Chen Zhi Yi and Presley Smith 26-28, 21-15, 21-13.
How did Ayush Shetty perform at the Singapore Open?
Ayush Shetty lost to Victor Lai in the first round of men's singles. Despite winning the opening game 21-11, he could not sustain his level and lost the next two games 14-21, 12-21.
Who does PV Sindhu play next at the Singapore Open 2025?
PV Sindhu will face Japan's Riko Gunji in the pre-quarterfinals. She advanced after a straight-games win over Indonesia's Putri Kusuma Wardani in the first round.
What is PV Sindhu's history at the Singapore Open?
PV Sindhu is the defending champion of the 2022 Singapore Open edition. She is also a two-time Olympic medallist, having won silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics and bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
