Ayush Shetty upsets World no 1 and world champion Shi Yuqi
Ayush Shetty, an underdog from India, upset World No. 1 and world champion Shi Yuqi in the first round of a major badminton championship. The 73-minute match ended with Ayush winning 21-14, 13-21, 21-19, making it one of his career's best upsets. Starting as the favorite, Shi Yuqi took early control in the first game but Ayush held his ground with perfect defence and powerful smashes.
In the second game, Shi Yuqi took the lead, only for Ayush to bounce back with a crucial down-the-line smash and a powerful smash on Shi Yuqi's body. Ayush's composure in the third game, despite giving away a lead, sealed his victory, aided by the enthusiastic support from the home crowd at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.
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