Unnati Hooda Defeats PV Sindhu
India`s New Badminton Star
Seventeen-year-old Unnati Hooda has stunned the sports world with a breakthrough performance in China.
A Historic Win Over Sindhu
Unnati defeated Olympic medalist PV Sindhu in a 3-set thriller: 21-19, 19-21, 21-13 at the China Open Super 1000.
Only the Fourth Indian to Do So
With this win, she becomes just the fourth Indian ever to reach the quarterfinals of a prestigious Super 1000 event.
From Chamariya to Champions
Hailing from a village in Rohtak, Haryana, Unnati started playing badminton at 7 under coach Pravesh Kumar.
Redemption Against Sindhu
Earlier crushed by Sindhu in 2024 at the Syed Modi Super 300, Unnati turned the tables in this match.
Next Challenge: Akane Yamaguchi
Unnati will now face world-class player Akane Yamaguchi in the quarterfinals—a major test of her rising form.
India’s Badminton Future is Bright
With this victory, Unnati has firmly positioned herself as the next big name in Indian women’s badminton.
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