After dropping the first game, Hooda regrouped quickly, showing remarkable control and confidence in the rallies. She dominated the next two games with a mix of sharp net play and precise smashes to seal her place in the round of 16.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The youngster, who has been one of India\u2019s most promising talents in recent months, will look to maintain her momentum as the competition intensifies.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, it was a contrasting day for Ayush Shetty, who fell just short in his opening-round men\u2019s singles clash. The Indian shuttler fought hard but went down 19-21, 19-21 to Japan\u2019s experienced Koki Watanabe in a closely contested battle. Despite showing flashes of brilliance, Shetty could not convert the crucial points in either game.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Among other Indian women\u2019s singles players, Anupama Upadhyaya and Anmol Kharb both bowed out in the opening round. Anupama lost 15-21, 11-21 to China\u2019s Han Yue, while Kharb was outplayed 15-21, 9-21 by South Korea\u2019s top seed and world No. 1, An Se-young.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, on Tuesday, India\u2019s Lakshya Sen made a disappointing early exit, going down in straight games to Ireland\u2019s Nhat Nguyen in the men\u2019s singles opening round.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Among other Indian women\u2019s singles players, Anupama Upadhyaya and Anmol Kharb both bowed out in the opening round. Anupama lost 15-21, 11-21 to China\u2019s Han Yue, while Kharb was outplayed 15-21, 9-21 by South Korea\u2019s top seed and world No. 1, An Se-young.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Later in the day, India\u2019s top men\u2019s doubles pair, Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, are scheduled to begin their campaign. The Indian duo will take on Indonesia\u2019s Rahmat Hidayat and Muhammad Rian Ardianto in their round-of-32 match as they aim to make a deep run in the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n