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Shetty's Epic Comeback Powers India into Indonesia Open Pre-Quarters
3 Jun
Summary
- Ayush Shetty achieved an 8-21, 22-20, 21-15 victory after 66 minutes.
- Shetty overturned an 11-15 deficit in the second game to force a decider.
- HS Prannoy faced a first-round exit after a tough three-game match.
Young Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Indonesia Open following a dramatic comeback victory on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Shetty, currently ranked 20th, endured a challenging 66-minute match to defeat China's World No. 15 Hong Yang Weng. The scoreline read 8-21, 22-20, 21-15 in favor of the Indian.
After being outplayed in the initial game, the 21-year-old Shetty demonstrated resilience. He overturned an 11-15 deficit in the second game through a series of impressive rallies, forcing a decisive third game. In the final game, Shetty appeared in complete control, ultimately sealing his progression to the second round.
In other matches at the Super 1000 tournament, HS Prannoy was eliminated in the first round after losing to Ireland's Nhat Nguyen in a grueling three-game encounter. Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Gadde, however, progressed in mixed doubles, securing a comfortable win.
Shetty will face Hong Kong's Lee Cheuk Yiu in his next match at the prestigious tournament.
