Ayush Shetty clinches maiden BWF World Tour Title; Tanvi Sharma becomes youngest Indian finalist

The 20-year-old rising star from Karnataka, Ayush became the first Indian to win a World Tour title this season

HYDERABAD: 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.

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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 (21-11, 16-21, 21-10), Tanvi etched her name in the record books as 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.

 

Scores – Finals:

Men’s Singles:

Ayush Shetty [4] bt Brian Yang (CAN) [3] 21-18, 21-13

Women’s Singles:

Tanvi Sharma bt by Beiwen Zhang (USA) [1] 11-21, 21-16, 10-21