BWF World C'ships Day 1: Ayush Shetty stuns world No. 1, PV Sindhu wins -Highlights

Update: 2026-08-17 06:20 GMT
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2026-08-17 13:38 GMT

Shi Yuqi misses the diagonal smash; Ayush enters the final mid-game with a massive lead

Game 3: Ayush Shetty 11-5 Shi Yuqi (CHN)

Shi Yuqi looked under pressure and made plenty of errors on the sideline, allowing Ayush to move towards an upset victory and and goes to the far end with a massive lead.

2026-08-17 13:26 GMT

Shi Yuqi forces a decider with a string of points in the final moments of the second game

Game 2: Ayush Shetty 13-21 Shi Yuqi (CHN)

Shi Yuqi improved his flat shots to challenge the drift, troubling the young Indian to find those defensive blocks, and eventually the world No. 1 prevailed.


 

2026-08-17 13:22 GMT

Ayush misjudged a back-court placement; still trails by 4

Game 2: Ayush Shetty 12-16 Shi Yuqi (CHN)

The Chinese shuttler is showcasing his quality and is challenging Ayush to play deep shots, which are tough for him to play from the far side, which has a good drift.

2026-08-17 13:17 GMT

A marginal 2-point lead for Shi Yuqi at the second mid-game break.

Game 2: Ayush Shetty 9-11 Shi Yuqi (CHN)

Shi Yuqi is trying to force a decider, but Ayush is not making it easy for him, finding some great attacking shots, using his long reach and keeping the deficit in touch.

2026-08-17 13:14 GMT

The second game is much more closer as drift is playing its part

Game 2: Ayush Shetty 8-8 Shi Yuqi (CHN)

Ayush is not able to find cheeky drop shots because of the drift, and the game is going much closer.

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