Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Unnati Hooda Makes History at China Open, Defeats Sindhu
Unnati Hooda, a badminton player from India, made a big achievement!
She is now one of the top four Indian women to reach the quarterfinal round in a major badminton tournament.
She won against another famous player, PV Sindhu.
In the game, Hooda played really well, and Sindhu made some mistakes.
Hooda will now play against a top player from Japan.
This is a special win for Hooda because it's been a long time since Sindhu lost to another Indian player.
Unnati Hooda became the fourth Indian woman to reach a Super 1000 quarterfinal.
She defeated PV Sindhu at the China Open.
Hooda will face Akane Yamaguchi in the quarterfinals.
Sindhu is ranked world number 15.
This is the first time Sindhu lost to a compatriot in an international tournament in seven years.
- Who
- Unnati Hooda and PV Sindhu
- What
- Unnati Hooda qualified for the quarterfinals of a Super 1000 badminton event.
- When
- July 25, 2025
- Where
- China Open
- Why
- To advance in the tournament and compete against Akane Yamaguchi.
Unnati's Performance
Sindhu's Performance
Game dynamics
Unnati's Performance
Hooda's impressive performance is highlighted with her victory over Sindhu
Sindhu's Performance
Sindhu's loss may be attributed to inconsistencies.
- Event
- China Open
- Winner
- Unnati Hooda
- Opponent
- PV Sindhu
- Match Result
- 21-16, 19-21, 21-13
- Next Opponent
- Akane Yamaguchi
- Sindhu's Ranking
- 15