Overview
- Shetty, who beat Chinese Taipei’s Chi Yu Jen 21-16, 21-12 on Thursday, advanced after a first-round upset of China’s world No. 7 Li Shi Feng in straight games.
- The world No. 25 next draws Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie, the third seed and 2024 champion, for a place in the semifinals.
- PV Sindhu went out in the Round of 16, losing 21-18, 21-8 to world No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Center.
- HS Prannoy fell 12-21, 19-21 to China’s Weng Hong Yang after returning to action, and Lakshya Sen lost his opener to Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu, as the mixed pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto also exited.
- Shetty’s surge builds on a breakout 2025 that included a US Open title and wins over top names, with his steep smashes, tight net control, and recent work under coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama fueling this run.