The German Open 2025 continues to be an exciting tournament for Indian badminton fans, with several players advancing to the Round of 16.
While there were expected victories, the tournament has also thrown up some surprises, including Tharun Mannepalli’s stunning upset of Magnus Johannesen.
Here’s s a complete roundup of Indian performances from the Round of 32.
Kiran George Advances to R16
Kiran George won 21-18, 19-21, 21-16
Kiran George overcame a tough challenge against his Finnish opponent to enter the Round of 16. Although many expected him to seal the win in straight games, Kiran showed resilience in the decider to secure his place in the next round. He will now face Wang Zheng Xing in the pre-quarterfinals, a match that promises to be an intense battle.
Mens Singles (MS) Mixed Results for India
Priyanshu Rajawat Stuns Srikanth Kidambi
21-14, 21-12
Priyanshu Rajawat delivered a dominant performance to defeat Srikanth Kidambi in straight games. This match was bittersweet for Indian fans, as Priyanshu’s brilliant display meant an early exit for former world No. 1 Srikanth. Priyanshu will now take on Toma Junior Popov in the Round of 16.
Tharun Mannepalli Upsets Magnus Johannesen in a Thriller
10-21, 21-19, 21-19
The biggest surprise of the day came from Tharun Mannepalli, who staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Denmark’s Magnus Johannesen. Losing the first game 10-21, Tharun showed incredible grit to turn the match around. He now faces Brian Yang in the R16.
Ayush Shetty lost to Jason Gunawan
15-21, 16-21
A tough loss for Ayush Shetty, as he fell in straight games against Hong Kong’sJason Gunawan, who played with superior control throughout.
Women Singles (WS) Mixed Fortunes for India
Anupama Upadhyaya Falls in a Marathon Battle
18-21, 27-25, 18-21 Sung Shuo Yun
Anupama Upadhyaya fought bravely against Sung Shuo Yun in one of the longest matches of the day but fell just short in the deciding game.
Tasnim Mir Shows Fighting Spirit
20-22, 21-18, 21-15 Rachel Chan
Tasnim Mir had to dig deep against Canada’s Rachel Chan, but her resilience paid off as she turned the match around after losing the first game. A well-earned victory!
Aakarshi Kashyap Wins All-Indian Clash Against Isharani Baruah
13-21, 21-18, 21-19
In an intense all-Indian contest, Aakarshi Kashyap edged past Isharani Baruah in three games to enter the R16.
Rakshitha’s Nail-Biting Victory
22-20, 5-21, 25-23 Kisona Selvaduray
Rakshitha produced one of the most dramatic victories of the day, surviving a final-game thriller to defeat Malaysia’s Kisona Selvaduray. She will now face Lo Sin Yan Happy in the R16.
Anmol Kharb Falls to Riko Gunji
11-21, 14-21
Anmol Kharb struggled against Japan’s Riko Gunji, who dominated in straight games.
Doubles and Mixed Doubles Performances
Ashith Surya / Amrutha Pramuthesh (XD) Get a Walkover
R16 vs Jafar Hidayatullah / Felisha Alberta Nathaniel Pasaribu
The Indian mixed doubles pair will be fresh going into their R16 match against Indonesia’s Hidayatullah/Pasaribu, who lead their H2H record 1-0.
Dhruv Kapila / Tanisha Crasto (XD) Enter R16
21-16, 18-21, 21-17
The Indian duo fought hard to book a place in the pre-quarters, where they will face Jones Ralfy Jansen / Thuc Phuong Nguyen
Hariharan Amsakarunan / Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi (MD) Fall Short
16-21, 21-18, 21-23
Despite a spirited fight, the Indian men’s doubles pair narrowly lost to Su Ching Heng / Wu Guan Xun in a three-game battle.
Looking Ahead
The Round of 16 promises some exciting clashes for Indian shuttlers:
Kiran George vs. Wang Zheng Xing 🇨🇳
Priyanshu Rajawat vs. Toma Junior Popov 🇫🇷
Tharun Mannepalli vs. Brian Yang 🇨🇦
Rakshitha vs. Lo Sin Yan Happy 🇭🇰
Unnati vs Takahashi 🇯🇵
Aakarshi vs Nguyen 🇻🇳
Tasnim vs Tung 🇹🇼
Dhruv Kapila / Tanisha Crasto vs. Jones Ralfy Jansen / Thuc Phuong Nguyen 🇩🇪
Ashith Surya / Amrutha Pramuthesh vs. Jafar Hidayatullah / Felisha Alberta Nathaniel Pasaribu 🇮🇩
With strong performances so far, India’s campaign in the German Open 2025 remains promising. Stay tuned for more updates as the tournament progresses!
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