All England Open 2025: Indian Contenders, Schedule & How to Watch Live
The All England Open 2025 is one of the crown jewels in the world of badminton. This prestigious Super 1000 event will showcase the finest talent from across the globe—and for Indian fans, all eyes will be on the likes of PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, and the doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.
Let’s break down India’s prospects, match schedules, and where you can stream the action live.
🏆 Why the All England Open Matters
Founded in 1899, the All England Open Badminton Championships is the oldest tournament in the sport. It’s considered the Wimbledon of badminton, carrying prestige, ranking points, and a legacy that few other tournaments can match.
For Indian players, performing here isn’t just about winning—it’s about making history.
🇮🇳 Indian Contenders at All England Open 2025
1. Lakshya Sen – Men’s Singles
- Round 1: vs Koki Watanabe (Japan)
- Round 2: Likely vs Jonatan Christie (Indonesia)
- Quarterfinals: Possible clash with Li Shifeng or HS Prannoy
- Semifinals: Could face Shi Yuqi (China)
- Finals: Potential matchup against Viktor Axelsen (Denmark)
Analysis: Lakshya has a decent draw and could reach the semifinals if he maintains his momentum.
2. PV Sindhu – Women’s Singles
- Round 1: vs Kim Ga Eun (Korea)
- Round 2: Likely vs Han Yue (China)
- Quarterfinals: May meet Gregoria Tunjung (Indonesia)
- Semifinals: Wang Zhi Yi (China) awaits
- Finals: An Se Young (Korea) is a strong contender
Analysis: Sindhu will need her championship form to survive a draw packed with top-tier opponents.
3. HS Prannoy – Men’s Singles
- Round 1: vs Toma Popov Jr. (France)
- Round 2: Potential clash with Li Shifeng or Anthony Ginting
- Quarterfinals: May face Lakshya Sen
- Semifinals: Could run into Shi Yuqi
Analysis: Prannoy’s tenacity could carry him deep if he clears early rounds.
4. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty – Men’s Doubles
- Round 1: vs Daniel Lundgaard & Mads Vestergaard (Denmark)
- Round 2: May face Wang/Chiu (Chinese Taipei)
- Quarterfinals: Possible tie vs Goh/Izzuddin (Malaysia)
- Semifinals: Top Korean pair Seo-Kim could await
Analysis: This pair is India’s best shot at a medal, provided they maintain composure against world-class rivals.
5. Treesa Jolly & Gayatri Gopichand – Women’s Doubles
- Round 1: vs Taipei duo
- Round 2: Likely vs Kim/Kong (Korea)
- Quarterfinals: Tough match against Liu-Tan (China)
Analysis: Upsets are possible with this fearless Indian pair—watch out!
📺 How to Watch All England Open 2025 Live in India
TV Broadcast
- Star Sports 2 (English Commentary)
- Star Sports Hindi (Hindi Commentary)
Online Streaming
- JioCinema – Official Streaming Partner
- BWF TV YouTube Channel – Highlights & Selected Matches
🔮 Predictions: What to Expect from Team India
- Lakshya Sen / HS Prannoy: At least one semifinal spot seems achievable.
- PV Sindhu: Quarterfinals is a realistic goal; a deep run is possible with momentum.
- Satwik-Chirag: India’s strongest medal contenders.
- Treesa-Gayatri: Dark horses if they can capitalize on early wins.
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