Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag Advance to China Open Round of 16

At the China Open 2025, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu ended her streak of early exits by defeating World No. 6 Tomoka Miyazaki in a tough three-game match, advancing to the Round of 16 in the women's singles. Sindhu started strong, lost the second game, but regained control in the decider to secure the win, marking an encouraging turnaround after a challenging season. In men's doubles, the Indian pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty continued their dominant form, defeating the Japanese team in straight games to also reach the Round of 16. However, in women's doubles, the Panda sisters, Rutaparna and Swetaparna, were eliminated following a loss to an experienced Hong Kong pair. These results highlight the Indian shuttlers' growing impact at this high-profile BWF Super 1000 tournament. The event continues to showcase India's top badminton talent making significant progress on the world stage.