US Open 2025: Ayush Shetty, Tanvi Sharma cruise into quarter-finals

India’s next-gen stars Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma advanced to quarter-finals of US Open 2025.

US Open 2025 campaign continued to build momentum on Day 3 as three young Indian shuttlers advanced to the quarter-finals of the BWF Super 300 event in Iowa. Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma won their respective singles matches, while the men’s doubles pair of Hariharan Amrutharun and Ruban Rathinasapathi also registered a crucial win to keep India’s hopes alive.Ayush Shetty, a 19-year-old talent from Karnataka, appeared calm as he defeated his opponent in straight games. Now ranked world No. 34, Shetty’s performance showed the consistent progress he has made on the senior circuit after winning a bronze medal at the 2023 World Junior Championships. Known for his calm court presence and precise shot selection, Shetty has quickly emerged as one of the most promising players in Indian badminton.Tanvi Sharma, just 16, continued her remarkable season with a confident win in the women’s singles category. Ranked No. 66 in the world, she showed her outmaneuvered her opponent with a well-balanced game. After playing a key role in India’s Uber Cup and Badminton Asia Team Championship wins in 2024, Sharma is quickly making her mark among the sport’s top young talents.In men’s doubles, the Indian team of Hariharan Amrutharun and Ruban Rathinasapathi stood out with their aggressive play and strong teamwork. They managed pressure well and kept control during important rallies. This performance secured them a spot in the quarter-finals.These victories represent an important moment in the tournament for India. They show the emergence of a new generation of badminton players ready to compete globally. As the US Open 2025 reaches its final stages, the Indian team will aim to maintain this momentum and turn these strong starts into podium finishes.

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