The Yonex German Open 2025 has kicked off with a bang for Team India, as several Indian shuttlers put up stellar performances in the early rounds.
From women’s doubles upsets to hard-fought comebacks in men’s doubles and strong qualification performances in singles, India’s contingent is making its mark at this BWF Super 300 tournament in Mulheim an der Ruhr.
Women’s Doubles: Priya & Shruti Stun 3rd Seeds
One of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far came in women’s doubles, where Priya Konjengbam & Shruti Mishra produced a fantastic performance to knock out the 3rd-seeded Ukrainian pair, Polina Buhrova & Yevheniia Kantemyr in a thrilling three-game battle.
Match Score: 🇮🇳 21-18, 17-21, 21-18 🇺🇦
Next Match (R16): Priya & Shruti vs. Keng Shu Liang / Li Hua Zhou (China) 🇨🇳
This victory is a huge confidence booster for the Indian duo as they look to continue their dream run in the tournament.
Men’s Doubles: Pruthvi & Sai Pratheek’s Gritty Comeback
The Indian men’s doubles pair of Pruthvi Krishnamurti Roy & Sai Pratheek K. displayed immense resilience to fight back from the brink of defeat and secure a spot in the Round of 16.
Trailing 17-20 in Game 1 and 16-19 in Game 2, they held their nerve and mounted a fantastic comeback to seal the victory.
Match Score: 22-20, 21-19
Next Match (R16): Pruthvi & Sai Pratheek vs. Lundgaard / Vestergaard 🇩🇰 OR Kjaer / Sogaard 🇩🇰
Men’s Singles Qualification: Tharun Mannepalli Advances to Main Draw!
Tharun Mannepalli showcased his talent by winning two back-to-back qualification matches to book his place in the main draw. He started strong, defeating Taiwan’s Liao Jhuo Fu in straight games, and followed it up with a gritty three-game victory over Misha Zilberman of Israel.
✅ Round 1: 🇮🇳 21-11, 22-20 🇹🇼
✅ Round 2: 🇮🇳 21-14, 16-21, 21-11 🇮🇱
Next Match (R32): Tharun vs. Magnus Johannesen (Denmark) 🇩🇰
Women’s Singles Qualification: Unnati Hooda Cruises Into Main Draw
Unnati Hooda made light work of France’s Anna Tatranova, winning in straight games to secure her place in the main draw. The young Indian shuttler looks confident as she prepares for her next challenge.
Match Score: 🇮🇳 21-13, 21-16 🇨🇵
Next Match (R32): Unnati vs. Wen Yu Zhang (Canada) 🇨🇦
Looking Ahead: Can India Continue Its Strong Start?
With Priya-Shruti’s big upset, Pruthvi-Sai Pratheek’s comeback, and Tharun & Unnati making it through to the main draw, India has started the German Open 2025 on a high. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on how far these young stars can go.
Stay tuned for more updates as Team India fights for glory
