Day two of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 tournament brought thrilling performances from Indian shuttlers, with Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath pulling off a stunning upset against world No. 16 Ye Hong Wei and Nicole Chan of Chinese Taipei.
Meanwhile, the women’s doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a hard-fought win to advance to the next round.
While some Indian contenders exited early, the day belonged to the underdogs who defied expectations on the global stage.
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Key Takeaways from Day 2
- Sathish-Aadya’s breakthrough win signals India’s depth in mixed doubles.
- Treesa-Gayatri’s resilience keeps India’s women’s doubles hopes alive.
- Early exits in other matches show the need for consistency.
Sathish-Aadya’s Remarkable Comeback Stuns World No. 16
The mixed doubles match between India’s Sathish Kumar Karunakaran-Aadya Variyath (World No. 37) and Chinese Taipei’s Ye Hong Wei-Nicole Chan (World No. 16) started as a one-sided affair. The Taipei pair dominated the first game, winning 21-15 with sharp smashes and tight net play.
But the Indian duo had other plans.
Turning the Tide in the Second Game
Sathish and Aadya regrouped, focusing on precision and minimizing errors. Trailing 9-10, they capitalized on their opponents’ mistakes. Two net errors from Hong and Nicole gave India the lead, and they never looked back.
- Aadya’s lightning-fast reflexes at the net forced errors.
- Sathish’s powerful smashes pushed the Taipei pair into defensive positions.
The Indian pair took the second game 21-16, forcing a decider.
Dominating the Decider
The final game was intense, with both pairs exchanging points back and forth. However, Sathish and Aadya maintained better control at the net, forcing errors from their higher-ranked opponents. A series of well-placed drops and smashes sealed the match 15-21, 21-16, 21-17 in India’s favor.
Why This Win Matters:
- First victory over a top-20 pair for Sathish-Aadya.
- Proves their potential to compete at the highest level.
- Boosts their ranking ahead of BWF World Tour events.
Treesa-Gayatri Survive Scare, Enter Second Round in Indonesia Open
India’s top women’s doubles pair, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand (World No. 12) faced Ukraine’s Polina Buhrova and Yevheniia Kantemyr in a match that seemed straightforward at first.
Strong Start for the Indians
Treesa and Gayatri dominated the first game, winning 21-14 with aggressive play and sharp net interceptions.
Second-Game Struggle
The Ukrainian pair fought back hard in the second game. Errors crept into India’s game, and at the mid-game break, Ukraine led 11-10.
- Treesa’s quick drops kept India in the contest.
- Gayatri’s court coverage saved crucial points.
At 18-18, the tension peaked. A net error from Ukraine and a perfectly placed shot from Gayatri gave India two match points (20-18). The Ukrainians saved both, leveling at 20-20. But another net error from Polina handed India the win (21-14, 22-20).
Next Challenge:
Treesa-Gayatri will now face Japan’s Yuki Fukushima and Mayu Matsumoto (World No. 9) in a tough second-round clash.
Other Indian Results: Mixed Day for the Contingent
While Sathish-Aadya and Treesa-Gayatri celebrated, other Indian shuttlers faced early exits.
Mixed Doubles Exits
- Rohan Kapoor / Ruthvika Gadde lost to Japan’s Yuichi Shimogami / Sayaka Hobara (14-21, 9-21).
- Ashith Surya / Amrutha Pramuthesh fell to Denmark’s Mads Vestergaard / Christine Busch (15-21, 9-21).
- Dhruv Kapila / Tanisha Crasto (India’s top mixed doubles pair) fought hard but lost to Malaysia’s Tang Jie Chen / Ee Wei Toh (11-21, 21-16, 14-21).
Men’s Singles: Kiran George Falls to Former World Champion
- Kiran George put up a robust fight in the first game against Loh Kean Yew (Singapore, former World Champion) but lost 20-22, 9-21. strong
What’s Next for India at Indonesia Open 2025?
- PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy, and Lakshya Sen enter the fray in upcoming matches.
- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy / Chirag Shetty (World No. 1) begin their title defense.
Can India produce more upsets?
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