Thursday at the French Open brought three blockbuster matches for Indian badminton fans. Following the early exits of established players Lakshya Sen and the duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty at this Super 750 event, the spotlight shifted to the nation’s rising stars who took centre stage with impressive performances.
The day began with Unaati Hooda’s women’s singles encounter. Yesterday, the young talent demonstrated tremendous resilience by staging a dramatic comeback against Karupathevan Letshanaa, clinching a hard-fought 11-21, 21-13, 21-16 victory. Today, Hooda faced a tougher challenge in World No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi. Though outmatched, Unaati Hooda put up a gritty fight, with the scoreline reading a respectable 14-21, 11-21 in favour of Yi after a 40-minute-long match.
Next up on court were Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde in the mixed doubles event. The Indian duo took on fifth seeds and home favorites Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue in the pre-quarterfinal round. Kapoor and Gadde started strong, clinching the first game 23-21. However, Gicquel and Delrue mounted a clinical comeback to win the match 21-8, 21-17 in front of a raucous home crowd. Despite the loss, Kapoor and Gadde’s bold performance solidified their reputation as players to watch in the circuit.
The day’s final Indian contestants were Kavipriya Selvam and Simran Singhi in women’s doubles. Facing third seeds Kim Hye Jeong and Kong Hee Yong of Korea, the Indian pair suffered a heavy defeat, losing in straight games within just 34 minutes, 21-7, 21-__.
### 2025 BWF French Open: Full Results from Day Three (Indians Only)
**Mixed Doubles Round of 16**
Thom Gicquel / Delphine Delrue (France) beat Rohan Kapoor / Ruthvika Shivani Gadde (India) 21-23, 21-8, 21-17
**Women’s Singles Round of 16**
Wang Zhi Yi (China) beat Unaati Hooda (India) 21-14, 21-11
**Women’s Doubles Round of 16**
Kim Hye Jeong / Kong Hee Yong (Korea) beat Kavipriya Selvam / Simran Singhi (India) 21-7, 21-__
As the tournament progresses, India’s emerging badminton talents continue to gain valuable experience on the grand stage, promising an exciting future ahead.
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