The prestigious Swiss Open 2025 badminton tournament is set to begin at St Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland, with two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu spearheading India’s campaign. As one of India’s most accomplished shuttlers, Sindhu will be aiming to add another title to her illustrious career, having previously won the Swiss Open in 2022.
A Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 300 tournament, the Swiss Open promises exciting competition as Sindhu, currently ranked world number 16, will face off against fellow Indian and world number 28 Malvika Bansod in the first round of the women’s singles category. This all-Indian battle is expected to be a thrilling encounter, showcasing the depth of talent in Indian badminton.
Joining Sindhu in the women’s singles category are Anupama Upadhyaya, Aakarshi Kashyap, and Rakshitha Ramraj. These young players have been making steady progress on the international circuit and will look to make a mark in Basel. The qualifiers for women’s singles also feature Isharani Baruah, Anmol Kharb, and Tasnim Mir, further demonstrating India’s growing talent pool in women’s badminton.
Men’s Singles Challenge
The men’s singles category also presents an exciting all-Indian clash in the first round, with world number 15 Lakshya Sen facing off against HS Prannoy, the 2016 Swiss Open champion. Sen, India’s highest-ranked men’s singles player, has been in strong form and will be looking to advance deep into the tournament.
Other notable Indian contenders in the men’s singles draw include Priyanshu Rajawat and Kiran George. The qualifiers for the men’s singles event see entries from Kidambi Srikanth, Ayush Shetty, Sathish Karunakaran, Tharun Mannepalli, and Sankar Subramanian. These players will be aiming to progress into the main draw and make an impact on the big stage.
Doubles Events: Women’s and Mixed Doubles
In the women’s doubles competition, world number nine duo Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand will be India’s top contenders. The pair has been in impressive form and will be hoping to secure a deep run in the tournament. They will be joined by other Indian women’s doubles teams, including Priya Konjengbam-Shruti Mishra and Varshini Viswanath Sri-Arathi Sara Sunil, who will also be vying for success in Basel.
India’s mixed doubles challenge will be led by Ashith Surya and Amrutha Pramuthesh, alongside the pair of Sathish Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath. Additionally, the qualifying rounds include Ayush Agarwal and Shruti Mishra, who will be looking to secure a spot in the main draw and showcase their talent on the international stage.
Strong Global Contenders
The Swiss Open 2025 will also feature some of the best players from around the world. The men’s singles top seed is China’s Shi Yu Qi, who is expected to be a strong title contender. In the women’s singles category, Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong leads the seedings and will be looking to fend off competition from the Indian shuttlers and other international players.
India’s Squad for Swiss Open 2025
Men’s Singles:
Lakshya Sen
HS Prannoy
Priyanshu Rajawat
Kiran George
Kidambi Srikanth (Qualifiers)
Ayush Shetty (Qualifiers)
Sathish Karunakaran (Qualifiers)
Tharun Mannepalli (Qualifiers)
Sankar Subramanian (Qualifiers)
Women’s Singles:
PV Sindhu
Malvika Bansod
Anupama Upadhyaya
Aakarshi Kashyap
Rakshitha Ramraj
Isharani Baruah (Qualifiers)
Anmol Kharb (Qualifiers)
Tasnim Mir (Qualifiers)
Women’s Doubles:
Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand
Priya Konjengbam-Shruti Mishra
Varshini Viswanath Sri-Arathi Sara Sunil
Mixed Doubles:
Ashith Surya-Amrutha Pramuthesh
Sathish Karunakaran-Aadya Variyath
Ayush Agarwal-Shruti Mishra (Qualifiers)
Indian Hopes and Expectations
With a strong contingent of players competing in different categories, India will be looking to make a significant impact at the Swiss Open 2025. PV Sindhu’s experience and past success at this event make her a leading contender, while Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy’s clash will be a highly anticipated battle in men’s singles.
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand’s consistency in women’s doubles also offers hope for a deep tournament run, while the young Indian shuttlers in the singles and doubles categories will be eager to prove their mettle on the international stage.
As the tournament unfolds, Indian badminton fans will be keenly following the performances of their favorite players, hoping for another memorable campaign in Basel. The Swiss Open has always been an important event in the badminton calendar, and Indian shuttlers will look to capitalize on this opportunity to strengthen their presence on the global stage.