Archive · 24 Jul 2025
PV Sindhu to Face Unnati Hooda in China Open Ro16
In the China Open 2025, PV Sindhu, a veteran Indian badminton player, will play against Unnati Hooda, a rising teenage star, in the Round of 16.
Sindhu recently beat a top-10 player from Japan after a three-set match.
Hooda also won her match, defeating a player from Scotland.
This marks a big moment for Hooda, who is now one of only three Indian players to win a major tournament before turning 18.
Sindhu won her match with a score of 21-15, 8-21, and 21-17.
Hooda won her match with scores of 21-11 and 21-16.
PV Sindhu will face Unnati Hooda in the Round of 16 at the China Open 2025.
Sindhu defeated Tomoka Miyazaki 21-15, 8-21, 21-17.
Hooda defeated Kirsty Gilmour in straight games 21-11, 21-16.
Sindhu's victory marked her first win against a top-10 opponent this year.
Hooda became the third Indian to win a Superseries event before turning 18.
- Who
- PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda
- What
- PV Sindhu will play Unnati Hooda in the Round of 16 at the China Open.
- When
- July 24, 2025
- Where
- China Open
- Why
- To advance in the China Open 2025 badminton tournament.
- Tournament
- China Open 2025
- Round
- Round of 16
- Matchup
- PV Sindhu vs. Unnati Hooda
- Sindhu's previous match result
- Won against Tomoka Miyazaki: 21-15, 8-21, 21-17
- Hooda's previous match result
- Won against Kirsty Gilmour: 21-11, 21-16