Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Unnati Hooda Stuns PV Sindhu, Advances in China Open
In a big badminton match, a young player named Unnati Hooda beat the famous PV Sindhu.
Unnati, who is only 17, played really well and won after three games.
This is a big deal because it's the first time she's made it to the quarter-finals of a very important tournament.
Sindhu said the shuttlecock was hard to control.
Also, a men's doubles team from India won their match.
Another Indian player, HS Prannoy, lost his match.
Unnati is going to play another tough player in the next round.
Unnati Hooda, 17, defeated PV Sindhu to reach the China Open quarter-finals.
Hooda won with scores of 21-16, 19-21, and 21-13 in a 73-minute match.
This is Hooda's first quarter-final appearance in a Super 1000 event.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also advanced to the quarter-finals in men's doubles.
HS Prannoy lost in the second round of men's singles.
- Who
- Unnati Hooda and PV Sindhu.
- What
- Unnati Hooda upset PV Sindhu to reach the China Open quarter-finals.
- When
- Recently, at the China Open.
- Where
- Changzhou, China.
- Why
- Hooda's victory marks a significant step in her career.
PV Sindhu's Perspective
Unnati Hooda's Perspective
Court Conditions
PV Sindhu's Perspective
Sindhu found it difficult to control the shuttlecock due to court conditions.
Unnati Hooda's Perspective
Unnati Hooda focused on patience and strategy.
- Winner
- Unnati Hooda
- Opponent
- PV Sindhu
- Match Duration
- 73 minutes
- Scores
- 21-16, 19-21, 21-13
- Event
- China Open Super 1000
- Men's Doubles Winners
- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty