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PV Sindhu Advances at China Open, Ayush Shetty Stuns World No. 11
Times of India Sports·Thursday, 23 July 2026
PV Sindhu won a competitive first-round match at the China Open and will next face Chen Yufei. Ayush Shetty caused a major upset by beating world number 11 Alwi Farhan. Several Indian doubles pairs suffered early exits from the tournament.
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Sindhu is India's biggest badminton name and her form at top-level tournaments directly signals where Indian badminton stands globally.
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