BWF World C’ships: Ayush Shetty brought down by old nemesis Alwi Farhan

In the BWF World Championships, Ayush Shetty was defeated by his former junior rival Alwi Farhan in the round of 16. The two had faced each other in the past, with Alwi emerging victorious in their semifinal encounter during the Junior World Championships. Alwi, the Indonesian heir apparent, used his technical skills and overhead deception to overpower Ayush during their World Championships debut.

Ayush, who has the potential to take over the mantle from Jonatan Christie and Anthony Ginting, struggled to apply pressure with his smashes and limited net prods. Alwi, known for his wrestling-like crouching and powerful smashing habit, won the match 21-19, 21-11 in 45 minutes. Despite Ayush's early momentum, he was unable to maintain his advantage, ultimately trailing from start to finish against the 11th seed.