Srikanth Kidambi Vs Jason Gunawan Highlights, Syed Modi International 2025 Final: Indian Ace's Title Drought Continues

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Srikanth Kidambi first defeated Kavin Thangam in the round of 32 before beating Dayanand (RO16), Priyanshu Rajawat (QF) and Mithun Manjunath in the semi-final.

Kidambi Srikanth steps onto the court with a sharp focus as the men’s singles final gets underway. The atmosphere is buzzing, and Jason Gunawan of Hong Kong looks equally ready for the challenge. Both players exchange a few deep breaths before the first serve, knowing a strong start could shape the entire contest. Srikanth appears confident after his smooth run to the final, while Gunawan’s aggressive style promises a fiery battle from the opening rally.

Meanwhile, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand light up the arena with a stunning title defence in one of the longest matches of the 2025 Syed Modi International Super 300. The Indian duo battles past Osawa-Tanabe 17-21, 21-13, 21-15 to lift their first trophy in over a year. The joy is unmistakable as smiles break out all around, capped off by a heartwarming moment with Treesa lifting Gayatri in her arms to celebrate their hard-earned triumph.

Not the best of starts for Srikanth, who finds himself trailing 1–4 early in the final. He’s still settling in as Gunawan comes out sharper in the opening exchanges.

Kidambi Srikanth trails at the first mid-game interval, down 8-11 as Jason Gunawan maintains the early edge. Srikanth has shown glimpses of rhythm, but unforced errors are keeping him behind. He’ll need a sharper spell after the restart to close the gap.

Kidambi Srikanth surrenders the opening game 16–21 after struggling to match Gunawan’s tempo in the key rallies. The Indian shuttler will need a strong reset now, can he regroup, tighten his net play, and push this final into a decider? The second game becomes absolutely crucial.

A stellar start to the second game from Kidambi Srikanth, who storms ahead 6–1 with aggressive intent and much sharper control at the net. This early burst has clearly rattled Gunawan, and Srikanth looks determined to flip the momentum in his favour.

Srikanth is in cruise control now, surging to an 11–4 lead at the second mid-game interval. The shift in momentum is clear, and a decider looks almost certain.

Kidambi Srikanth forces a decider in style, dominating the second game 21-7 with complete control. Gunawan struggled to keep pace and appeared to shift focus toward saving energy for the final game. Srikanth, meanwhile, looked sharp and confident throughout, setting up a high-pressure finish to this title clash.

Kidambi Srikanth edges ahead 11–10 at the final interval, taking advantage of a couple of loose net shots from Gunawan. It’s a razor-thin lead in a tense decider, with both players trading momentum every few rallies. Srikanth now stands just one strong push away from ending his long title drought, can he close it out?

Gunawan claws his way level at 14-14, refusing to back down as the pressure peaks. Both shuttlers are digging deep now, with every rally feeling heavier than the last. It’s turning into a pure battle of nerve and precision, and this final looks set for a gripping finish.

Srikanth hits another gear, reeling off four straight points to swing the momentum back in his favour. His aggression is suddenly overwhelming, hammering smashes with full conviction to edge ahead 18–17. The crowd can feel the shift, Srikanth is chasing this finish with everything he has.

It’s all square at 20-20 as Srikanth refuses to let the moment slip. A superb bit of touch in defense helps him stay alive, guiding the shuttle just out of Gunawan’s reach to pull level. Tension at its peak now, every point is colossal.

Kidambi Srikanth falls agonisingly short in a thriller, and his long wait for a title continues. After pushing the decider to the brink, he’s undone by a sharp finishing move from Gunawan, who snatches a 22-20 win at the end of a tense final rally. Srikanth’s last shot drifts long, sealing a heartbreaking 16-21, 21-7, 20-22 defeat in a contest that swung wildly before slipping away at the very end.

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