Did Gayatri-Treesa Successfully Defend Their Title at the Syed Modi International?
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Synopsis
In a thrilling final at the Syed Modi International, the duo of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly showcased their skills to defend their women's doubles title, while Kidambi Srikanth narrowly missed out on the men's singles championship. Discover the highlights and key moments from this exciting badminton tournament.
Key Takeaways
- Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly are the women's doubles champions.
- Kidambi Srikanth was the runner-up in men's singles.
- The tournament took place at Babu Banarasi Das U.P. Badminton Academy Hall in Lucknow.
- Japan's Hina Akechi won the women's singles title.
- Thai duo won the mixed doubles championship.
Lucknow, Nov 30 (NationPress) The women’s doubles pair of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly successfully defended their title at the Syed Modi International, overcoming the Japanese duo of Kaho Osawa and Mai Tanabe in a challenging match. Meanwhile, former World No.1 Kidambi Srikanth finished as the runner-up in the men’s singles category.
In the women’s doubles final, Gayatri and Treesa fought back after losing the first game to secure a victory with scores of 17-21, 21-13, and 21-15, completing the match in an hour and 16 minutes. Srikanth, on the other hand, lost the men’s singles final with a score of 16-21, 21-8, 20-22 at the Babu Banarasi Das U.P. Badminton Academy Hall in Lucknow on Sunday.
This was only the second tournament for Gayatri following a lengthy injury hiatus. The Indian duo reached the finals without losing a game, but they took time to find their rhythm in the final, which cost them the first game.
Nevertheless, the top seeds regained control and clinched the championship.
In the men’s singles final, Kidambi Srikanth came close to breaking a five-year drought for a BWF World Tour title against Jason Gunawan of Hong Kong. After losing the first game, Srikanth made a strong comeback to win the second game. He even led 14-11 in the decisive game, only to see Gunawan rally and gain the lead.
Srikanth managed to pull ahead again but faced a crucial moment at 19-19. Although he saved the first match point, he ultimately lost the match with a final score of 20-22.
In other results, Hina Akechi from Japan claimed the women’s singles title by defeating Neslihan Arin of Turkey 21-16, 21-14. Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and Sapsiree Taerattanachai of Thailand took home the mixed doubles championship, while Kang Khai Xing and Aaron Tai from Malaysia were crowned champions in the men’s doubles category.
Point of View
Reinforcing the significance of badminton in India. The performances of Gayatri, Treesa, and Srikanth highlight the potential of Indian athletes on the global stage, and their journeys inspire budding players across the nation. This event not only promotes badminton but also encourages a spirit of competition and excellence in sports.
NationPress
30/11/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the women's doubles title at the Syed Modi International?
Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly won the women's doubles title.
What was the outcome of the men's singles final?
Kidambi Srikanth finished as the runner-up in the men's singles final.
How long did the women's doubles final last?
The women's doubles final lasted for one hour and 16 minutes.
Who were the champions in the mixed doubles category?
Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and Sapsiree Taerattanachai won the mixed doubles title.
What were the final scores in the men's singles match?
Srikanth lost the men's singles final with scores of 16-21, 21-8, 20-22.
