World No. 1 and defending champion Shi Yuqi is eliminated in the first round of the BWF World Championships in New Delhi after losing to 21-year-old Indian player Ayush Shetty. The match ends 14-21, 21-13, 19-21, marking a major upset against the tournament’s top seed.
All three outlets describe Shetty’s win as the standout result of the day. They differ slightly on the match framing, with one outlet calling it a first-round exit while others describe it as a Round of 64 clash. Times of India adds broader tournament context, reporting that India starts the championship strongly on Day 1 with additional wins, including PV Sindhu’s straight-sets victory, contributing to a 5-0 record at the time.
