Badminton: Ayush Shetty, Sankar Muthuswamy Qualify For Swiss Open Main Draw
- Basel, Switzerland - Indian badminton players are making waves at the Swiss Open 2025.
- two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu is set to lead the Indian challenge at the Swiss Open badminton tournament, a Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 300 event.
- Sindhu,currently ranked world number 16 and the 2022 Swiss Open winner,will face fellow Indian player Malvika Bansod,ranked world number 28,in the women's singles.
Indian Shuttlers Advance at Swiss Open Super 300
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Basel, Switzerland – Indian badminton players are making waves at the Swiss Open 2025. PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and HS Prannoy are leading a strong indian contingent at the tournament, which commenced on March 19.
PV Sindhu Spearheads Indian Challenge
two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu is set to lead the Indian challenge at the Swiss Open badminton tournament, a Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 300 event. The tournament is being held at St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland.
Sindhu,currently ranked world number 16 and the 2022 Swiss Open winner,will face fellow Indian player Malvika Bansod,ranked world number 28,in the women’s singles.
Qualifying Success for Shetty and Subramanian
Ayush Shetty and S Sankar Muthuswamy Subramanian have successfully advanced to the main draw of the Swiss Open Super 300 badminton tournament after impressive performances in the qualifiers on Tuesday.
Shetty secured his spot in the main round by defeating Cholan Kayan of England in straight sets, 21-12, 21-15, in 42 minutes. The 19-year-old Indian is now set to face Kenta Nishimoto of Japan in his opening-round match on Wednesday.
Muthuswamy had a more challenging path, battling thru two rounds. He first defeated China’s Yuehang Wang 21-13, 21-4 in just 23 minutes. Following this, he overcame compatriot Tharun Mannepalli 21-7, 21-10 in the final qualifying round.
muthuswamy is scheduled to compete against Denmark’s Magnus Johannesen in his first-round match.
Indian Contingent in Men’s Singles
The men’s singles main round will feature a total of six Indian players, including four direct entries: Srikanth Kidambi, HS Prannoy, Priyanshu Rajawat, and Kiran George.
Notably, Srikanth Kidambi and HS Prannoy are set to face each other in the first round, guaranteeing at least one Indian player’s advancement.
Kiran George will compete against Rasmus Gemke of Denmark, while Priyanshu Rajawat will face local player Tobias Kuenzi.
Looking Ahead
The Swiss Open 2025 promises exciting matches as Indian shuttlers aim for glory. Fans are eager to see how PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and the other Indian players perform in this prestigious tournament.
Indian fans are keen to know if they will be able to watch the broadcast of the tournament.
Indian Shuttlers at the Swiss Open 2025: your Questions Answered
The Swiss Open 2025, a BWF Super 300 tournament, is underway in Basel, Switzerland, and Indian badminton players are making their mark. Here’s a comprehensive Q&A to keep you up-to-date on the event.
Key Questions About the Swiss Open 2025
who is leading the Indian contingent at the Swiss Open 2025?
PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and HS Prannoy are spearheading the Indian challenge at the Swiss Open 2025. Sindhu,a two-time olympic medalist,is a prominent figure in the tournament.
Where is the Swiss Open 2025 being held?
The tournament is taking place at St. Jakobshalle in basel, Switzerland.
When did the Swiss Open 2025 commence?
The tournament commenced on March 19,2025.
What is PV Sindhu’s ranking and who is her first opponent?
PV Sindhu is currently ranked world number 16.She will be facing fellow Indian player Malvika Bansod, who is ranked world number 28, in the women’s singles first round. Sindhu also won the Swiss Open in 2022.
Qualifying Rounds and Advancements
Which Indian players have qualified for the main draw?
Ayush Shetty and S Sankar Muthuswamy Subramanian have successfully advanced to the main draw after their performance in the qualifying rounds.
Whom will Ayush Shetty and S Sankar Muthuswamy Subramanian face in the first round?
Ayush Shetty will face Kenta Nishimoto of Japan.
S Sankar Muthuswamy Subramanian is set to compete against Magnus Johannesen of Denmark.
What were the scores of Ayush Shetty’s qualifying match?
Ayush Shetty defeated Cholan Kayan of England with a score of 21-12, 21-15 in 42 minutes.
How many rounds did S Sankar muthuswamy Subramanian play in the qualifying round?
S Sankar Muthuswamy Subramanian played two rounds. He defeated Yuehang Wang of China (21-13, 21-4) and then compatriot Tharun mannepalli (21-7, 21-10).
Men’s Singles Main Draw
How many Indian players are participating in the men’s singles main round?
There are six Indian players in the men’s singles main round.
Who are the Indian players with direct entries into the men’s singles main round?
The four Indian players with direct entries are:
Srikanth Kidambi
HS Prannoy
Priyanshu Rajawat
Kiran George
What is notable about the first-round matches in the men’s singles?
Srikanth Kidambi and HS Prannoy will face each other in the first round, which guarantees that at least one Indian player will advance to the next round.
Who are Kiran George and Priyanshu Rajawat playing against?
Kiran George will compete against Rasmus Gemke of Denmark.
Priyanshu Rajawat will face Tobias Kuenzi, a local player.
Tournament Overview
What type of tournament is the Swiss Open?
The Swiss Open is a Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 300 tournament.
What is the total prize money for the 2025 Swiss Open?
The total prize money for the 2025 Swiss Open is US$250,000.
Broadcast Information
Will the Swiss Open 2025 be broadcast in India?
(This information is not available in the article but is a question raised by Indian Fans)
Summary of Key Participants
| player | Event | Round | Opponent |
| ————————– | ————- | ———– | —————————— |
| PV Sindhu | Women’s Single | First Round | Malvika Bansod |
| Ayush Shetty | Men’s Single | First Round | Kenta Nishimoto |
| S Sankar Muthuswamy subramanian | Men’s Single | First Round | Magnus Johannesen |
| Srikanth Kidambi | Men’s single | First Round | HS Prannoy |
| HS Prannoy | Men’s single | First Round | Srikanth Kidambi |
| Kiran George | Men’s Single | First Round | Rasmus Gemke |
| Priyanshu Rajawat | Men’s Single | First Round | Tobias Kuenzi |