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

Abhinav Garg and Rithvik Sanjeevi  also surprised their higher-ranked rivals. Garg defeated tenth seed Abhinav Thakur 21-19, 21-16, while Rithvik beat 13th seed Orijit Chaliha 21-15, 21-19.

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Indonesia won the mixed doubles title as Marwan Faza and Aisyah Pranata beat their opponent Dejan Ferdinansyah and Bernadine Wardana 21-15, 21-10. 

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India’s run in the doubles events ended in the semifinals. In mixed doubles, Sathwik Reddy and Reshika Uthayasooryan were knocked out, while Ashwini Bhat and Shikha Gautam also stunned in the women’s doubles by their opponents.

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

Senior Nationals: Shruti, Parul, Tanvi shock top seeds to reach pre-quarters

Unnati Hooda, Kiran George secures singles titles at Odisha Masters 2025

Odisha Masters: Baruah, Hooda & George reach finals after tough semi-final wins

Unnati Hooda makes stunning debut at China Open, beats PV Sindhu