Did Kidambi Srikanth and the Women’s Doubles Team Shine at the Syed Modi International?
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Synopsis
In a thrilling day at the Syed Modi International Super 300 tournament, former world number 1 Kidambi Srikanth and the women's doubles team of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly reached the finals, showcasing remarkable skill and determination. Read on to discover how they achieved their victories amidst fierce competition.
Key Takeaways
- Kidambi Srikanth reached his second final of the BWF World Tour in 2025.
- Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly secured their place in the women’s doubles final.
- India’s women’s singles hopes ended with Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma's losses.
Lucknow, Nov 29 (NationPress) Kidambi Srikanth, a former world number 1, has advanced to his second final of the BWF World Tour in 2025, after triumphing over fellow Indian Mithun Manjunath in a competitive semifinal. Meanwhile, the women’s doubles duo of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly also secured their place in the final of the Syed Modi International Super 300 tournament.
Srikanth secured his victory with a score of 21-15, 19-21, 21-13 in a match lasting 59 minutes. He is set to face Hong Kong's Jason Gunawan, who reached the final after Minoru Koga from Japan retired with a score of 12-21, 21-8, 11-0.
In the women’s doubles, the top seeds and reigning champions, Gayatri and Treesa, overcame the seventh seeds, Ong Xin Yee and Carmen Ting of Malaysia, with a score of 21-11, 21-15, setting up a showdown against Japan’s Kaho Osawa and Mai Tanabe.
However, India's journey in the women’s singles concluded when the top seed Unnati Hooda and the giant killer Tanvi Sharma were eliminated in the semifinals.
Unnati lost to the fourth seed Neslihan Arin from Turkey with scores of 15-21, 10-21, while Tanvi's impressive run ended against the fifth seed Hina Akechi from Japan with a score of 21-17, 21-16.
Additionally, hopes for a finalist in mixed doubles were dashed as Hariharan Amsakarunan and Treesa Jolly fell to the eighth seeds, Dejan Ferdinansyah and Bernadine Wardana, with scores of 21-17, 21-19.
Point of View
It is imperative to recognize the significant achievements of Indian athletes like Kidambi Srikanth and the women’s doubles pair of Gayatri and Treesa. Their performances not only inspire future generations but also highlight India's growing prowess in badminton on an international stage. We stand with our athletes, celebrating their hard work and dedication.
NationPress
29/11/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the men's singles semifinal at the Syed Modi International?
Kidambi Srikanth won the men's singles semifinal against Mithun Manjunath.
What was the score of the women's doubles semifinal match?
Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly won the match with scores of 21-11, 21-15.
Who are the opponents for Srikanth and the women's doubles team in the finals?
Srikanth will face Jason Gunawan, and Gayatri and Treesa will compete against Kaho Osawa and Mai Tanabe.
