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Kidambi Srikanth returns to competitive action as India's top seed at the US Open 2025. The former world No. 1 will be joined by promising youngsters like Ayush Shetty and Priyanshu Rajawat in the men's singles draw. India's women's challenge is led by Anmol Kharb and Aakarshi Kashyap, while Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto headline the mixed doubles category. The tournament marks an important step in India's badminton resurgence ahead of future international events.

Key Points: Kidambi Srikanth Leads India Badminton Squad for US Open 2025

  • Srikanth seeded eighth after historic Malaysia Masters run
  • Youngsters Ayush Shetty and Priyanshu Rajawat also seeded
  • Anmol Kharb leads India's women's singles challenge
  • Dhruv Kapila-Tanisha Crasto top mixed doubles seeds
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Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth to lead India in US Open 2025

Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth headlines India's strong contingent at US Open 2025, aiming for glory with rising stars like Ayush Shetty and Anmol Kharb.

"Srikanth will be keen to build on his runners-up result at the Malaysia Masters – Olympics.com"

New Delhi June 23

Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth returns to court to lead India's charge at the US Open 2025 badminton tournament, which gets underway in Lowa on Tuesday, according to Olympics.com.

Srikanth will be keen to build on his runners-up result at the Malaysia Masters, where he became only the second man in history to ever make it to the final of a BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament after beginning from the qualifying rounds.

In the first round of men's singles, 50th seed Srikanth, who is seeded eighth in the US Open, will play 77th-ranked Harry Huang of England.

World No. 34 Ayush Shetty is seeded fourth, while 37th-ranked Priyanshu Rajawat is seeded sixth at the US Open, other Indian badminton players include Tharun Mannepalli and Rithvik Sanjeevi.

In the women's singles, 49th-ranked India's best player in the division is Aakarshi Kashyap, and 18-year-old Anmol Kharb, who is ranked 63rd.

Tanvi Sharma, Tanya Hemanth and Shriyanshi Valishetty will also feature in the women's singles for India. The women's doubles, on the other hand, has a sole Indian entry in eight seeds Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra.

In the men's doubles draw, third seeds Hariharan Amsakarunan and Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi will spearhead the challenge for India. Meanwhile, Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto are the top seeds and the only Indian entry in the mixed doubles.

Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto's best run on the BWF World tour this year came at the German Open, where they made it to the semi-finals.

US Open 2025: India badminton squad

Men's singles: Kidambi Srikanth, Ayush Shetty, Priyanshu Rajawat, Tharun Mannepalli, Rithvik Sanjeevi, Chirag Sen (Q), BM Rahul Bharadwaj (Q), Darshan Pujari (Q)

Women's singles: Aakarshi Kashyap, Anmol Kharb, Tanvi Sharma, Tanya Hemanth, Shriyanshi Valishetty, Ira Sharma (Q)

Men's doubles: Hariharan Amsakarunan-Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi, Dingku Singh Konthoujam-Amaan Mohammad, Abinash Mohanty-Ayush Pattanayak, Arjun Reddy Pochana-Gouse Shaik (Q), Sai Pavan Karri-Sanjai Srivatsa Dhanraj (Q), Rajain Abhimanyu-Randeep Singh (Q)

Women's doubles: Priya Konjengbam-Shruti Mishra

Mixed doubles: Dhruv Kapila-Tanisha Crasto.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
So happy to see Srikanth back in form! 🇮🇳 His journey from qualifiers to finals in Malaysia was inspiring. Hope he brings that same energy to US Open. Our young players like Anmol Kharb are also showing great promise. #BadmintonIndia
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Priya M.
Mixed doubles team looks strong with Kapila-Crasto pairing! But why only one women's doubles entry? We need to develop more depth in this category. Otherwise, proud of our contingent - let's bring home some medals! 🏸
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Ankit S.
Srikanth's experience combined with young talents like Ayush Shetty makes this a balanced team. But we need consistent performances - sometimes our players do well in one tournament and disappear in next. More stability needed!
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Shweta R.
Excited to see Anmol Kharb play! At just 18, she's making waves. Remember when Saina and Sindhu started young? Maybe we're seeing the next big star in making. All the best to the entire team! ✨
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Vikram J.
Good squad, but where's Lakshya Sen? His absence is noticeable. Hope BAI is giving proper rest and training to all players. We have potential to dominate badminton like China does, but need better planning.
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Neha T.
The men's doubles team looks particularly strong this time. Hariharan-Ruban pair has been consistent. Just hoping our players get good draws and avoid early clashes with top seeds. Fingers crossed! 🤞

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