Sindhu Advances, Ayush Stuns World No. 11 to Reach China Open Pre-Quarters
Sindhu rallied after dropping the second game and will face Chen Yufei next after a 56-minute opening-round win, officials said.
- Double Olympic medallist Sindhu defeated compatriot Unnati Hooda in a hard-fought 56-minute opening-round clash at the China Open in Changzhou, securing progression with a 21-14, 9-21, 21-10 victory.
- Sindhu entered the tournament following a two-year title drought after winning the Japan Open last week, achieving redemption against Unnati, who famously defeated the veteran at the China Open last season.
- Lakshya Sen advanced by defeating Japan's Yushi Tanaka 22-20, 15-21, 21-14 in a 53-minute match, while Ayush Shetty produced an upset over Indonesian Alwi Farhan in a 57-minute contest.
- Sindhu will next face fourth seed Chen Yufei, whom she defeated in straight games last week, while Sen faces Candian Victor Lai in the BWF Super 1000 tournament's second round.
- The draw remains treacherous for Sen, with potential matches against Loh Kean or Jojo Christie ahead, while Sindhu may find an opening against Chen, who has struggled with court movements and recovery since last week.
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Despite the defeat, PV Sindhu proved that she once again has the ability to challenge the top players in world badminton. Her performances at the Japan Open and now the China Open are seen as positive signs for the upcoming major tournaments.
China Open: PV Sindhu Beats Unnati Hooda to Reach Second Round; Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty Also Advance
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu overcame fellow Indian Unnati Hooda in the opening round of the China Open 2026 badminton tournament in Changzhou, China, on Wednesday, according to Olympics.com. Sports News | China Open: PV Sindhu Beats Unnati Hooda to Reach Second Round; Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty Also Advance.
Sindhu battles past Hooda, Shetty upsets world No. 11 Farhan - The Tribune
Ayush Shetty produced a stunning upset by knocking out world No. 11 Alwi Farhan while double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu overcame a spirited challenge from teenage compatriot Unnati Hooda to progress to the second round of the China Open here on Wednesday.
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