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Odisha Masters 2025: Rounak Chouhan, Isharani Baruah, Tasnim Mir Shine With Big Upsets; Unnati, Tanvi, Kiran Too Advance
Chouhan, part of India’s historic World Junior Championships medal-winning squad, produced one of the biggest results of the day by defeating Syed Modi International title-winner Jason Gunawan in a gripping 64-minute R32 battle. After dropping the opening game 15-21, the Indian youngster fought back brilliantly to outplay the third seed from Hong Kong-China 21-17, 21-19. Chouhan will now face fellow Indian Varun Kapur, who defeated Bharath Latheesh of the UAE 21-16, 16-21, 21-19 in 56 minutes.
Top-seeded men’s singles players, Tharun Mannepalli and Kiran George, received byes in the R64. Tharun cruised into the pre-quarters with a commanding 21-5, 21-8 win over Manav Choudhary in just 27 minutes and will next meet compatriot Govind Krishna, who beat Kavin Thangam 21-12, 19-21, 21-15. Second seed Kiran George also advanced with a 21-12, 21-13 victory over Rajesh Srikar and will face Indonesia’s Dendi Triansyah in the next round.
