Thailand Open 2025: India’s campaign ends as all shuttlers bow out

By  News On Air   May 16, 2025

India’s campaign at the Thailand Open 2025 came to a disappointing end today, as all remaining shuttlers, including top women’s doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, bowed out in the second round of the BWF Super 500 tournament at Bangkok’s Nimibutr Stadium.

Seeded third and ranked 10th in the world, Treesa and Gayatri were expected to spearhead India’s challenge in the absence of top singles stars. But despite a fighting start, the duo lost 20-22, 14-21 to Japan’s Rui Hirokami and Sayaka Hobara in a 53-minute contest.

With their exit, India’s campaign came to a grinding halt as the remaining four singles players also suffered defeats earlier in the day.

In the women’s singles category, India’s hopes were dashed by a trio of formidable Thai opponents. Rising star Unnati Hooda, ranked 45th in the world, was outclassed 21-14, 21-11 by top seed and world No. 6 Pornpawee Chochuwong.