It was a disappointing day for India at the Japan Open 2026 as Ayush Shetty, Unnati Hooda and Lakshya Sen were all knocked out of the tournament.

Japan Open 2026: Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty & Unnati Hooda knocked out on Day 2

In men’s singles, Ayush Shetty’s campaign ended in the Round of 16 as he lost 21-16, 13-21, 14-21 to Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu after winning the opening game.

Indonesia Open 2026: Ayush Shetty exits in Round of 16 after loss to Lee Cheuk Yiu

PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth storm into Thailand Open round of 16 with straight-game wins; Ayush Shetty knocked out in Bangkok

Thailand Open 2026: Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Srikanth advance to round of 16; Ayush knocked out

Speaking to WION in an online interaction, Ayush reflected on his defeat to China’s Shi Yuqi and admitted that the reigning world champion did not allow him to play his usual attacking game.

'He didn't give me a chance': Ayush Shetty after loss to Shi Yuqi at Badminton Asia Championships 2026

Ayush Shetty created history as he became the first Indian to win silver at the event and only the first finalist in 61 years in men’s singles at the Badminton Asia Championships on Sunday (April 12).

Badminton Asia Championships: India's Ayush Shetty grabs silver in maiden appearance

The reigning US Open Super 300 champion will now face either Chou Tien Chen or Shi Yuqi in the final.

Badminton Asia Championships 2026: Ayush Shetty reaches final, stuns World No. 1 Vitidsarn

Ayush Shetty, who had won the BWF World Junior Championships bronze medal in 2023, displayed remarkable composure under pressure as he saved two game points in the opening game, missed one himself before pocketing the game 23-21.

Badminton Asia Championships: India's Ayush Shetty topples World No.4 Jonatan Christie to reach semis

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Japan Open 2026: Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty & Unnati Hooda knocked out on Day 2

Indonesia Open 26: Ayush Shetty exits in Round of 16 after loss to Lee Cheuk Yiu

Thailand Open 2026: Sindhu, Lakshya, Srikanth advance to round of 16; Ayush out

'He didn't...': Ayush Shetty after loss to Shi Yuqi at Asia Championships 2026

Badminton Asia Championships: Ayush Shetty grabs silver in maiden appearance

Badminton Asia Championships 2026: Ayush Shetty reaches final, stuns World No. 1

India's Ayush Shetty topples World No.4 Jonatan Christie to reach semis