Ayush Shetty Stuns Srikanth; Unnati Hooda Advances to Taipei Open Quarters

Indian young guns Ayush Shetty and Unnati Hooda are making waves at the Taipei Open Super 300 badminton tournament as they both advanced to the quarterfinals in their respective events.

In a thrilling second-round match, 20-year-old Ayush Shetty stunned seasoned player Kidambi Srikanth with a 21-16, 15-21, 21-17 victory. The World Junior Championships bronze medallist demonstrated excellent resilience and skill, overcoming the former world No. 1 in a closely contested battle. Srikanth, currently ranked 82nd in the world, struggled to find his rhythm against the young challenger.

Meanwhile, Unnati Hooda continued her strong performance in the women’s singles, securing her place in the quarterfinals after a dominant win. The rising star is quickly becoming one of India’s top prospects in badminton.

Both Ayush and Unnati’s impressive victories at this prestigious event mark significant milestones in their careers and further solidify India’s rising presence in the badminton world.