Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Hooda Stuns Sindhu at China Open, Doubles Duo Advances
Unnati Hooda, a young badminton player, had a big win in the China Open!
She beat PV Sindhu, a famous and experienced player, in a close match.
This is a surprise because Sindhu usually wins.
Hooda played well, staying calm and patient throughout the game, even when things got tough.
Another Indian pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, also won and moved forward in the tournament.
Unfortunately, HS Prannoy lost his match.
Everyone is excited to see how Hooda does in the next round!
Unnati Hooda defeated PV Sindhu in the China Open, advancing to the quarterfinals.
Hooda's victory marked her first quarterfinal appearance at a Super 1000 event.
This is Sindhu's first loss to a fellow Indian in an international event in seven years.
The men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also advanced to the quarterfinals.
HS Prannoy lost to Chou Tien Chen in the men's singles second round.
- Who
- Unnati Hooda, PV Sindhu, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, HS Prannoy, and Chou Tien Chen
- What
- Unnati Hooda and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty advanced to the quarterfinals in the China Open badminton tournament.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Changzhou, China
- Why
- Hooda played a fearless and patient game to defeat Sindhu.
PV Sindhu's View
Unnati Hooda's View
Reaction to Hooda's Win
PV Sindhu's View
Sindhu acknowledged Hooda's good performance and wished her well.
Unnati Hooda's View
N/A
Challenges Faced
PV Sindhu's View
Sindhu felt it was difficult to control the shuttlecock due to court conditions.
Unnati Hooda's View
N/A
- Event
- China Open Super
- Hooda vs. Sindhu Score
- 21-16, 19-21, 21-13
- Hooda's Next Opponent
- Akane Yamaguchi
- Rankireddy/Shetty Score
- 21-19, 21-19
- Prannoy's Opponent
- Chou Tien Chen
- Sindhu's Rank
- 15