The China Open 2025 Super 1000 one of the most prestigious stops on the BWF World Tour continues in Nanjing, and Indian badminton fans have a packed day to look forward to on July 23.
Four key Indian entries will step onto court, seeking to keep their campaigns alive against strong international opponents.
Here’s a look at the matches lined up, the head-to-head history, and what to expect:
Women’s Doubles: Rutuparna & Swetaparna Panda vs Yeung N T / Yeung P L
Court 2 | 08:10 AM IST | H2H: 0-1
The Panda sisters, Rutuparna and Swetaparna, will open India’s challenge against Hong Kong’s experienced pair Yeung Nga Ting and Yeung Pui Lam. Having lost their previous encounter, the Indian duo will look to turn things around and register their first win over the Yeung pair.
Consistency in defence and sharper net play could be key for the Pandas as they target a deep run in one of the year’s biggest tournaments.
Women’s Singles: Pusarla V Sindhu vs Tomoka Miyazaki
Court 1 | 09:00 AM IST | H2H: 0-1
Two-time Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu faces a tricky opponent in Japan’s Tomoka Miyazaki, who leads their head-to-head 1-0. Miyazaki, known for her speed and tactical deception, had earlier upset Sindhu in a tight match adding extra intrigue to this contest.
For Sindhu, this match is a chance to avenge that defeat and build momentum in a season where she’s been aiming to rediscover her top form. Aggression from the backcourt and tactical variation will be vital.
Men’s Doubles: Satwik & Chirag vs K Mitsuhashi / H Okamura
Court 2 | 09:50 AM IST | H2H: 2-0
World No. 1 pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will be back in action, taking on Japan’s Kyohei Mitsuhashi and Hiroki Okamura. The Indian duo has dominated this matchup so far, leading 2-0 in their previous meetings.
Their attacking brand of badminton powered by Satwik’s explosive smashes and Chirag’s sharp net interceptions makes them favourites to progress further into the draw. But as always in Super 1000 tournaments, no opponent can be taken lightly.
Women’s Singles: Unnati Hooda vs Kirsty Gilmour
Court 2 | 01:10 AM IST | H2H: 0-0
One of the brightest young talents in Indian badminton, Unnati Hooda, will face Scotland’s experienced campaigner Kirsty Gilmour in a first-time encounter. Gilmour, with her vast experience on the tour, presents a tough test, but Unnati has shown she can step up on big occasions.
For the 2022 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Gilmour, this match is about using her tactical nous; for Unnati, it’s an opportunity to make a mark at the Super 1000 level and announce herself on the world stage.
As a Super 1000 event, the China Open is among the highest-ranked tournaments outside the World Championships and Olympics offering vital ranking points, prize money, and, most importantly, momentum ahead of other major tournaments this year.
Fans can catch the action live on JioCinema, Hotstar, and BWF TV’s YouTube channel, directly from the Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium.
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