Ayush Shetty’s stunning victory over Lin Chun Yi, the All England Champion, propelled India into the semi-finals of the Thomas Cup. India achieved this by blanking Chinese Taipei 3-0 in the quarter-finals. Lakshya Sen clinched the final point against Chou Tien-chen, securing India’s win.
Key match details:
- Ayush Shetty defeated Lin Chun Yi in a pivotal match.
- India’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also won their match.
- The score against Chinese Taipei was 3-0.
Denmark advanced by defeating Thailand 3-1 and will face defending champions China in their semi-final. The match between India and France is scheduled for 9:30 PM.
Ayush Shetty has risen from 25 to 18 in world rankings following his performance. He expressed confidence about India’s chances, stating, “We are extremely confident of doing well in the Thomas Cup.” Pullela Gopichand praised his agility and height, highlighting his potential.
