India Open: Ayush Shetty Awaits Home Hero
India’s rising shuttler Ayush Shetty is set for a high-profile debut at the YONEX-SUNRISE India Open 2026, where he will face compatriot Lakshya Sen in the opening round. Speaking at the pre-tournament press…
· Tanmoy Mookherjee
India’s rising shuttler Ayush Shetty is set for a high-profile debut at the YONEX-SUNRISE India Open 2026, where he will face compatriot Lakshya Sen in the opening round. Speaking at the pre-tournament press conference in New Delhi on Monday, Shetty said the matchup carries special significance as he prepares for his first appearance at the HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 tournament.
“Playing Lakshya in the first round is definitely a big challenge,” Shetty said. “He has a lot of experience at this level, and for me it’s a great opportunity to test myself right at the start of the tournament, especially in my debut at the India Open.”
After a breakthrough 2025 season, Shetty arrives in New Delhi with growing confidence, having claimed the YONEX US Open 2025 title and recorded wins over several established players on the HSBC BWF World Tour, included Ayush Shetty last week in Kuala Lumpur.