Tanvi Sharma falls short in ultimate clash against Zhang
Iowa: India’s second-highest ranked Men’s Singles player Ayush Shetty secured his first BWF World Tour title with a dominant win at the Yonex US Open 2025, defeating third seed Brian Yang of Canada 21-18, 21-13 in the men’s singles final on Sunday. In women’s singles, 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma delivered one of the standout stories of the tournament, reaching the final with a string of fearless performances, with victories over World Rank 23, 40, 50, and 58 en route.
The 20-year-old rising star from Karnataka, Ayush became the first Indian to win a World Tour title this season. The victory capped off a stellar week for Shetty, who also stunned World No. 6 and top seed Chou Tien-Chen in the semifinals to underline his potential on the big stage.
Though she fell to top seed Beiwen Zhang of the USA in three games, Tanvi became the youngest Indian ever to reach a BWF World Tour final.
The teenager, ranked World No. 66 and a member of India’s Asian Team Championship-winning squad, showcased her readiness for the senior circuit with poise, variety, and attacking flair.
