World champion and men\u2019s singles world No. 1 Shi Yuqi of China has pulled out of the tournament after he had to retire in Sunday\u2019s Malaysia Open 2026 final against Kunlavut Vitidsarn. His compatriot, Weng Hong Yang, too, has withdrawn.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In women\u2019s singles, women\u2019s third seed and reigning world champion Akane Yamaguchi, who had retired against PV Sindhu in the quarterfinals of the Malaysia Open, also pulled out, paving the way for Tanvi to make her India Open debut.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tanvi will face second seed Wang Zhi Yi of China in the opening round, and if she can pull off an upset, the 16-year-old could meet compatriot PV Sindhu, the two-time Olympic medallist, in the second round.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tharun\u2019s elevation from the reserved category means there will be two all-India contests in the opening round of men\u2019s singles. While Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty will be up against each other, Tharun will face Kidambi Srikanth in the opening round.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In women\u2019s doubles, Ashwini and Sikha will face Margot Lambert and Camille Pognante of France in the opening round.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former World Champion PV Sindhu and the men\u2019s doubles combination of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy insist that the feeling of doing well at home is something special, and the Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 carries an extra significance this time, considering that the BWF World Badminton Championships will be held at the same venue in August.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026, a BWF World Tour Super 750 tournament, will be played from January 13-18, 2026. It serves as a dress rehearsal for the prestigious BWF World Championships 2026, with badminton action moving to the much larger multi-purpose hall in the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here, ensuring fans a significantly improved viewing experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Changes in the main draw: <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Withdrawals: <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Men\u2019s singles: Shi Yu Qi (CHN), Weng Hong Yang (CHN)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Women\u2019s singles: Akane Yamaguchi (JPN), Sim Yu Jin (KOR)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Men\u2019s doubles: Kim Gi Jung\/Kim Sa Rang (KOR)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Women\u2019s doubles: Jia Yi Fan\/Zhang Shu Xian (CHN)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Promotions:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Men\u2019s singles: Justin Hoh (MAS), Tharun Mannepalli (IND)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Women\u2019s singles: Huang Yu-Hsun (TPE), Tanvi Sharma (IND)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Men\u2019s singles: Justin Hoh (MAS), Tharun Mannepalli (IND)<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Women\u2019s doubles: Ashwini Bhat K.\/Shikha Gautam (IND).<\/p>\r\n\r\n