Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Mannepalli Upsets Top Seed, Advances in Macau Open
In the Macau Open badminton tournament, Tharun Mannepalli, ranked 47th in the world, beat the top-seeded player, Lee Cheuk Yiu, ranked 15th.
Mannepalli will now play in the quarterfinals against Hu Zhe An from China.
Another Indian player, Ayush Shetty, lost his match.
Lakshya Sen is also playing in the tournament against Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo.
These players are competing in the Super 300 event.
Tharun Mannepalli defeated top seed Lee Cheuk Yiu to reach the Macau Open quarterfinals.
Mannepalli, ranked No. 47, won in three games: 19-21, 21-14, 22-20.
In the quarterfinals, Mannepalli will face Hu Zhe An of China.
Ayush Shetty lost his match to Malaysia's Justin Hoh.
Lakshya Sen is scheduled to play Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo later in the day.
- Who
- Tharun Mannepalli and Lee Cheuk Yiu
- What
- Tharun Mannepalli reached the quarterfinals of the Macau Open.
- When
- Thursday, July 31
- Where
- Macau
- Why
- To compete in the Macau Open BWF Super 300 badminton tournament.
- Tournament
- Macau Open BWF Super 300
- Tharun Mannepalli's Ranking
- World No. 47
- Lee Cheuk Yiu's Ranking
- World No. 15
- Match Result
- Mannepalli won 19-21, 21-14, 22-20
- Mannepalli's Next Opponent
- Hu Zhe An
- Lakshya Sen's Upcoming Match
- Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo
Sources
Ayush Shetty storms into Macau Open quarters; Dhruv-Tanisha also advance
Macau Open: Ayush Shetty Moves Into Quarterfinal, Dhruv Kapila- Tanisha Crasto Secure Ro16 Berth
Macau Open: Ayush Shetty sails into quarters
Lakshya, Ayush, Tharun enter second round of Macau Open
Macau Open: Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty advance; Prannoy, Unnati Hooda crash out
Lakshya, Ayush, Tharun and Rakshitha enter second round of Macau Open
Macau Open Super 300: Lakshya Sen makes solid start; Rakshitha Ramraj stages impressive comeback in three-game battle
Tharun Mannepalli shocks top seed Lee Cheuk to enter Macau Open quarterfinals
