India is set to shine at the Indonesia Open 2025 with its top badminton stars, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen, leading the team. The prestigious event starts on Tuesday, showcasing India’s best talent against tough international competitors.
PV Sindhu Aims for a Strong Comeback
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is determined to improve her form after breaking a streak of four first-round exits on the BWF World Tour. Last week, she reached the pre-quarterfinals at the Singapore Badminton Open and hopes to go further this season. Her best 2025 result remains the quarter-finals at the India Open. At the Indonesia Open, Sindhu faces a tough challenge against Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara, a former world No. 1 and Olympic bronze medallist.
Alongside Sindhu, promising Indian women shuttlers Malvika Bansod, Anupama Upadhaya, and Rakshita Ramraj will compete in the women’s singles draw, aiming to make their mark.
Lakshya Sen Returns Strong in Men’s Singles
World No. 17 Lakshya Sen will return after an injury cut short his Singapore Open run. The Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist is eager to prove his form. He faces the world No. 1 Shi Yuqi from China in the first round, making it a tough opener.
Other Indian men’s singles players include HS Prannoy and Kiran George. However, former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth, runner-up at the Malaysia Masters, will miss this tournament.
Doubles Categories: India’s Strong Contingent
In men’s doubles, the experienced pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, ranked world No. 27, come in with confidence. They recently reached the semi-finals at the Singapore Open, marking their third semi-final appearance in four BWF events this year.
Women’s doubles will feature world No. 10 Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, India’s sole representatives aiming for a deep run.
The mixed doubles category includes Indian pairs Dhruv Kapila-Tanisha Crasto, Rohan Kapoor-Ruthvika Shivani Gadde, and Sathish Karunakaran-Aadya Variyath. All are eager to make a significant impact.
India’s Hopes for a Successful Indonesia Open 2025
With a strong lineup in singles and doubles, India’s shuttlers are ready to deliver thrilling performances. Fans worldwide await exciting matches as India competes at one of the biggest badminton tournaments of the year.
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