Ayush Shetty Stuns World No. 6 to Enter US Open Final
Indian badminton star Ayush Shetty, just 20 years old, delivered one of the biggest upsets of the tournament by defeating World No. 6 Chou Tien Chen of Taiwan in the semifinals of the US Open Super 300.
The match ended with Shetty claiming a hard-fought 20-22, 21-15, 21-14 victory. This performance marks a huge milestone in his budding international career.
A 39-Shot Rally That Electrified the Arena
Decisive Moment at 4–3 in the Final Set
One of the most memorable moments of the match came at 4–3 in the decider, when Shetty played a 39-shot rally filled with breathtaking reflexes, defensive dives, and clever net play.
That rally turned the momentum in Shetty’s favor and left spectators in awe. It was a moment even American audiences will find hard to forget.
Grit and Comeback Mentality
Overcoming First Set Pressure
Despite losing the first set after leading 17–11, Shetty remained calm and reset his game plan. His ability to maintain focus under pressure impressed even his coaching staff.
This was not the first comeback of the tournament for Shetty—he had also recovered from a 14–4 deficit against Denmark’s Magnus Johannesen earlier in the event.
Final Test: Ayush Shetty vs. Brian Yang
Match Timing and Context
Shetty will face Canada’s Brian Yang in the US Open final, scheduled for 1:00 AM IST. This is a rematch of their earlier clash in the Taipei Open Final, where Yang emerged victorious.
Will Shetty Avenge the Loss?
Now with greater momentum and a historic win under his belt, Shetty will aim to reverse that result and secure his first Super 300 title.
Rising Star: Ayush Shetty’s Career Snapshot
- Age: 20 (Born May 3, 2005, Karnataka, India)
- Height: 1.95 meters
- Current BWF Ranking: World No. 34 (as of June 17, 2025)
- Major Achievement: Bronze medalist, World Junior Championships 2023
Why This Win Matters for Indian Badminton
- Defeating a top-10 player like Chou Tien Chen puts Ayush Shetty on the world radar.
- Shows India’s bench strength in men’s singles badminton post-Srikanth and Prannoy era.
- If he wins the final, Shetty will become the youngest Indian to win a Super 300 title in 2025.
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