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New Delhi: The Hylo Open 2025 is set to test India's badminton depth as the country's top shuttlers, from proven stars to emerging talents, will face stiff competition with several first-round matches. With a total prize pool of USD 475,000, the Super 500 event will begin on Tuesday in Saarbrucken. The tournament holds added significance as players will chase valuable ranking points ahead of the year-end BWF World Tour Finals.
For India, the spotlight will be on Lakshya Sen as he has shown flashes of brilliance this season. The 2021 World Championships bronze medallist and Hong Kong Open finalist will open against France's fifth seed Christo Popov, which is a tricky opponent who has been in strong form. Lakshya will need to start sharply to avoid another early exit in what promises to be a high-intensity opener.
Young Aysh Shetty who is riding high after clinching the US Open title earlier this year, takes on Denmark's Victor Lai. For the 19-year-old, it’s another step in what’s been a breakthrough year on the senior circuit. The former World No.1, Kidambi Srikanth will face compatriot Kiran George in an all-Indian clash.
Meanwhile, S Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian will meet Malaysia's Leong Jun Hao and Tharun Mannepalli, who made the semifinals at the Macau Open will face a daunting task as he will paly against Indonesia's second seed Jonatan Christie.
In women's singles, the draw hasn't been kind to the Indians either. Anmol Kharab who turned heads with a semifinal run at the Arctic Open earlier this month will open her campaign against Denmark's Julie Dawall Jakobsen. The teenager has shown great composure under pressure and will look to continue the momentum.
One of India's most promising youngsters and a two-time BWF Tour winner, Unnati Hooda will take on Brazil's Juliana Viana Vieira. Anupama Upadhyaya faces Ukraine’s Polina Buhrova while Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj is drawn against Spain’s Clara Azurmendi. The challenge doesn't stop there as Shriyanshi Valishetty, coming fresh from her AI Ain Masters Super 100 triumph, will face third seed Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt of Denmark. Aakarshi Kashyap will meet Turkey's Neslihan Arin and Tanya Hemanth has a mountain to climb against fourth seed Lin Hsiang Ti of Chinese Taipei.
In the men's doubles draw, Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy and Sai Patheek K. open against the Popov brothers, Christo and Toma Junior, one of Europe's most formidable pairs. The Indians are known for their fast-paced and aggressive play but will look to start strong and create an early upset.
In mixed doubles, Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde will take on Canada's Jonathan Bing Tsan Lai and Crystal Lai. With the field stacked with higher-ranked pairs, a deep run will require consistency and composure from the Indian contingent.
Men’s Singles: Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth, Ayush Shetty, Kiran George, S Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian, Tharun Mannepalli
Women’s Singles: Anmol Kharb, Unnati Hooda, Anupama Upadhyaya, Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj, Shriyanshi Valishetty, Aakarshi Kashyap, Tanya Hemanth
Men’s Doubles: Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy / Sai Pratheek K.
Mixed Doubles: Rohan Kapoor / Ruthvika Shivani Gadde
The Hylo Open will serve as a key test for India's shuttlers to gauge their form and fitness ahead of the season's final stretch and for a few, a chance to prove they belong among the sport's elite.
