Ayush Shetty Creates History: India Gets a New Badminton Star – Full Story
Sometimes a victory makes an entire nation proud. Something similar happened with Ayush Shetty, when this 20-year-old young shuttler created a new history by winning the US Open Super 300 title held in Iowa City, USA.
My blog is dedicated to her career, match journey, and the hard work she put in after this historic win – in a style that you will find absolutely original and unique.
Ayush Shetty’s Big Victory: US Open 2025
Ayush Shetty won his first BWF World Tour title on 30 June 2025 by defeating Brian Yang of Canada 21-18, 21-13 in the final of the US Open Super 300 badminton tournament. This victory was not only his personal milestone, but also a big achievement for India – the first men’s singles title of 2025 was won by an Indian player.
Who is Ayush Shetty?
Ayush Shetty hails from Mangalore in Karnataka. She has trained at Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy — from where players like Lakshya Sen have also emerged. At the junior level, Ayush has already won multiple medals for India, including:
- BWF World Junior Championships 2023 – Bronze Medal
- Multiple titles in All India Junior Ranking Tournaments
- Represented India at international junior circuits
His game is calm, calculated and technical. Her on-court presence looks quite mature, which is impressive considering her age.
Final Match Analysis: Ayush vs Brian Yang
Brian Yang is an experienced player from Canada. But Ayush defeated him in straight sets with a very confident approach. Match stats:
Set 1: 21-18 – Ayush showed aggression in the initial rallies
Set 2: 21-13 – Consistency and brilliant control in net play
After the Final, Ayush told the to media:
“This is my biggest victory. I have been dreaming of this moment since childhood.”
Final Match journey of Ayush Shetty
Ayush’s US Open journey was no less than a film story:
Round 1: Defeated a local qualifier
Quarterfinal: Upset win over world rank 22 player
Semifinal: Stunning win against World No.6 Chou Tien Chen
Final: Straight sets victory over Brian Yang
The semifinal win drew the world’s attention to Ayush.
Playing Style and Strengths of Ayush Shetty
Ayush’s game is quite sharp and modern. His key strengths:
Quick Footwork
Deceptive Net Play
Powerful Cross-court Smashes
Calm & composed attitude
He avoids unnecessary rallies and chooses fast or slow tempo as per the situation — a new version of smart badminton.
🇮🇳 What does this victory mean for India?
Confidence Boost for India in men’s singles
Exposure of new talent in BWF World Tour
Ayush becomes Olympics 2028 prospect
After Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu, India’s next-gen badminton future looks bright, thanks to players like Ayush.
Additional Information Pro News Tanvi Sharma’s Rise
In the same tournament, 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma surprised everyone by becoming the runner-up in women’s singles. This means that India now has new champions in both categories.
Expert Opinion
Badminton expert Ajay Kanwar says:
“Ayush’s control and shot selection are top-level. If he remains injury-free, then getting into the top 10 is just a matter of time.”
Next Schedule For Ayush Shetty
Canada Open – Mid July
Indonesia Masters – August
Asian Games Trials – September
The next few months are going to be very exciting for Ayush fans.