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Teen Sensation Tanvi Sharma Stuns Former World No. 1 in Badminton Upset

Teenage sensation Tanvi Sharma created the biggest upset of the tournament by defeating former world champion Nozomi Okuhara. The 16-year-old showed incredible resilience, coming from behind to win in three thrilling games. Other Indian players also impressed, with Isharani Baruah and Manraj Singh scoring notable victories. The tournament continues to deliver surprises as both established stars and rising talents battle for quarterfinal spots.

Key Points: Tanvi Sharma Upsets Nozomi Okuhara at Syed Modi International

  • Tanvi Sharma defeated former world champion Nozomi Okuhara in three games
  • Isharani Baruah upset eighth seed Polina Buhrova in straight sets
  • Manraj Singh caused major upset by defeating third seed HS Prannoy
  • Top seed Unnati Hooda advanced comfortably past Tasnim Mir
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Syed Modi International: Tanvi Sharma upsets Nozomi Okuhara; Hooda, Baruah move to next round

16-year-old Tanvi Sharma scores career-defining victory over former world champion Nozomi Okuhara, while Unnati Hooda and Isharani Baruah advance in Lucknow.

"The World Juniors silver medalist showed remarkable grit, rallying from a game down to claim a memorable win - Tournament Report"

Lucknow, Nov 27

The 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma lit up Day 3 of the Syed Modi International 2025 with a career-defining victory, shocking former World No. 1, former world champion and Olympic medalist Nozomi Okuhara in a gripping three-game battle.

The World Juniors silver medalist showed remarkable grit, rallying from a game down to claim a memorable 13-21, 21-16, 21-19 win in just under an hour--the biggest result of her young career, sealing her place in the quarterfinals.

The upsets didn't stop there. Isharani Baruah produced another strong performance, taking out eighth seed Polina Buhrova of Ukraine 21-15, 21-8. Top seed Unnati Hooda moved through comfortably with a 21-15, 21-10 win over Tasnim Mir, while Rakshitha Sree battled past Devika Sihag 16-21, 21-19, 21-17.

In men's singles, Day 3 brought more surprises as Manraj Singh defeated third seed HS Prannoy 21-15, 21-18. Mithun Manjunath edged past sixth seed Tharun Mannepalli in a 21-16, 17-21, 21-7 contest, while former champion Kidambi Srikanth cruised past Saneeth Dayanand 21-6, 21-16.

Top-seeded women's doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand continued their solid run, winning 21-17, 21-12 against Zenith Abbigail/Likhita Srivastava. Jolly also teamed up with Hariharan Amsakarunan to knock out second seeds Rohan Kapoor/Ruthvika Gadde 24-22, 21-15 in mixed doubles.

In men's doubles, Hariharan and MR Arjun secured a quarterfinal spot with a confident 21-12, 21-18 win over Malaysia's Lau Yi Sheng/Lim Tze Jian.

Earlier, on Wednesday top seeds Unnati Hooda and Jason Teh led the charge each beginning their campaigns with composed straight-games wins. Former champion Kidambi Srikanth also moved into the next round, defeating compatriot Kavin Thangam 21-13, 21-10, keeping his campaign on track as he eyes another deep run in Lucknow.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Manraj Singh defeating HS Prannoy is a huge upset! Shows the depth we're developing in men's singles. But concerned about Prannoy's form - hope he bounces back stronger for bigger tournaments.
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Ananya R
So proud of our girls! Tanvi, Isharani, Unnati - all performing brilliantly. The women's badminton scene in India has never been better. Keep making us proud! 💪
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David E
Impressive to see such young talent emerging from India. Tanvi's comeback from a game down against an experienced player like Okuhara shows great mental strength. The badminton development system seems to be working well here.
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Vikram M
Good to see Kidambi Srikanth playing well again. Hope he can maintain this form and get back to his best. The competition within India itself is getting tougher, which is great for the sport.
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Sarah B
The doubles performances are really encouraging too. Treesa and Gayatri are becoming a solid pair. Great to see Indian players excelling across all categories. The future looks promising!

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