Ayush Shetty Wins US Open Badminton Title

Ayush Shetty secured his first BWF World Tour title by defeating Canada's Brian Yang in straight games at the US Open Super 300, ending India's title drought for the season. The 20-year-old Shetty impressed with his powerful play, including an upset over world No. 6 Chou Tien Chen in the semifinals. Sixteen-year-old Tanvi Sharma became the youngest Indian to reach a BWF World Tour final, defeating several higher-ranked players such as Polina Buhrova and Nguyễn Thùy Linh during her run. Sharma ultimately finished as runner-up after a close three-game loss to top seed Beiwen Zhang of the USA. The tournament showcased the rising talent of both Shetty and Sharma, raising expectations for India's future in badminton. Their achievements were among the standout moments of the event.