The BWF World Tour heads to Bangkok as the Toyota Thailand Open 2025 enters the Round of 32 on May 14.
Indian shuttlers have a packed schedule tomorrow with multiple high-stakes clashes across singles and doubles categories. With Olympic qualification points and individual momentum at stake, all eyes will be on how India’s rising and established players perform.
Here’s a detailed look at all the Indian matchups, including key head-to-head (H2H) stats, scheduled timings, and what to expect.
Men’s Singles
Lakshya Sen vs Nhat Nguyen (Ireland)
Time: 10:00 AM
H2H: Lakshya leads 2-0
Lakshya Sen, one of India’s top men’s singles contenders, begins his Thailand Open campaign against Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen. Lakshya has won both their previous meetings and will look to maintain that dominance.
A deep run here could be vital to restore his rhythm after inconsistent outings earlier this year.
Priyanshu Rajawat vs Alwi Farhan (Indonesia)
Time: 11:00 AM
H2H: Priyanshu leads 2-1
Priyanshu, the aggressive shotmaker from Madhya Pradesh, will take on the talented Alwi Farhan in what promises to be a physical battle. Rajawat has a narrow H2H edge, but Farhan’s recent form makes this a potential banana skin.
Tharun Mannepalli vs Justin Hoh (Malaysia)
Time: 5:00 PM
H2H: Tharun trails 0-1
Tharun faces a tough challenge against Malaysia’s Justin Hoh, who beat him in their previous encounter. But with recent improvements in Tharun’s defensive game, an upset is not out of the question.
Women’s Singles
Aakarshi Kashyap vs Kaoru Sugiyama (Japan)
Time: 8:30 AM
H2H: First meeting
Aakarshi, known for her gritty style, opens proceedings for India. She faces an unknown quantity in Japan’s Kaoru Sugiyama. The match could go the distance as both players rely on extended rallies and consistency.
Unnati Hooda vs Thamonwan Nithi (Thailand)
Time: 10:10 AM
H2H: Unnati leads 2-0
Young prodigy Unnati Hooda takes on Thai shuttler Thamonwan, a player she has defeated twice before. Hooda, who impressed in the Uber Cup recently, will aim to push deep into the main draw and climb the rankings. She is coming into this tournament high on confidence with the recent long run at Taipei Open 2025
Rakshitha Sree vs Yeo Jia Min (Singapore)
Time: 10:30 AM
H2H: First meeting
This will be Rakshitha’s biggest international test to date. Yeo Jia Min is a seasoned opponent with World Tour experience. If Rakshitha can handle nerves and stay aggressive, she could spring a surprise.
Malvika Bansod vs Neslihan Arin (Turkey)
Time: 11:20 AM
H2H: First meeting
Malvika Bansod takes on Turkey’s Neslihan in what is expected to be a tightly contested battle. Bansod will rely on her control and ability to open up angles, especially against a physically strong player like Arin.
Anupama Upadhyaya vs Ratchanok Intanon (Thailand)
Time: 1:00 PM
H2H: Anupama trails 0-1
This is a marquee clash. Former World Champion Ratchanok Intanon will be playing at home and has a win over Anupama in their only prior meeting. However, the Indian has been in impressive form lately and will look to test the Thai star with her long rallies and tactical awareness.
Men’s Doubles
Pruthvi Roy / Sai Pratheek vs Arif / Yap (Malaysia)
Time: 3:20 PM
H2H: First meeting
This young Indian pair will be tested against a seasoned Malaysian combination. Their synergy and fast rotation at the net will be key to pulling off a win.
Women’s Doubles
Treesa Jolly / Gayatri Gopichand vs Ong / Carmen (Malaysia)
Time: 2:40 PM
H2H: Treesa/Gayatri lead 1-0
India’s top women’s doubles duo take on Ong/Carmen in a matchup they’ve previously won. With Olympic qualification pressure mounting, Treesa and Gayatri will look to dominate with their power play and quick smashes.
Rashmi Sharma / Sania Mirza vs Tan / Thinaah (Malaysia)
Time: 12:10 PM
H2H: First meeting
This new Indian pairing will need to bring their A-game against the consistent Malaysian pair. A strong defensive display will be necessary to counter Tan/Thinaah’s attacking brand of badminton.
Selvam / Singhi vs Aimsaard Sisters (Thailand)
Time: 12:10 PM
H2H: First meeting
Facing the home favourites, the Indian duo of Selvam and Singhi will be under pressure. Quick starts and precision net play will be critical if they hope to match the intensity of the Thai pair.
Kavipriya / Simran vs Aimsaard Sisters (Thailand)
H2H: First meeting
Interestingly, Kavipriya and Simran are also scheduled to face the Aimsaard sisters, though it’s unclear whether this is a scheduling overlap or backup pairing. Either way, this will be one of the toughest matches for an Indian duo tomorrow.
What to Expect
India has a busy day ahead with 14 matches across all categories. With some of the nation’s most promising players in action—like Lakshya, Priyanshu, Unnati, and the Treesa-Gayatri duo—fans can look forward to a day filled with excitement.
A few key storylines to follow:
•Can Lakshya Sen kickstart his comeback?
•Will Anupama cause the biggest upset of the day?
•Can the women’s doubles teams make a deep run?
The Thailand Open 2025 is an important milestone in the badminton calendar and a litmus test for many Indian shuttlers aiming for consistency at the international level. With favorable head-to-head records in several matches, there is hope that Indian players will progress in good numbers to the next round.
Stay tuned to IndiaSportsHub and the BWF app for real-time scores and updates from Bangkok.
