Unnati Hooda Vs Huang Yu-Hsun Highlights, BWF Japan Open 2026: Indian Shuttler Crashes Out After Three-Game Defeat

Greetings, we are back with another live blog as Unnati Hooda takes on Huang Yu-Hsun in the BWF Super 750 Japan Open 2026 Round of 32. Stay tuned for live score updates, key moments, and all the latest action from Tokyo.

Live streaming of Japan Open 2026 badminton matches will be available to watch on the BWF TV YouTube channel in India. 

Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty's campaigns came to an end at the BWF Super 750 Japan Open 2026 after both Indian shuttlers suffered defeats in their respective Round of 32 clashes at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.

While Sen went down in a hard-fought battle against Koki Watanabe, Shetty pushed World No. 2 Kunlavut Vitidsarn to the limit before losing in a thrilling three-game contest. Despite their exits, both Indians showed moments of resilience against higher-ranked opponents in the prestigious tournament.

We are underway in Tokyo, and Unnati Hooda has made a strong start, leading 17-13 in the opening game against Huang Yu-Hsun. Stay tuned for live updates.

Unnati Hooda made a confident start to her Round of 32 clash, taking the opening game 21-16 against Huang Yu-Hsun. The 18-year-old Indian looked in control throughout the opener and is now just one game away from sealing her place in the Round of 16.

The second game is underway, and Unnati Hooda has picked up right where she left off. The Indian youngster holds a 6-4 lead over Huang Yu-Hsun as she looks to wrap up the match in straight games.

Huang Yu-Hsun fights back to level the contest, taking the second game 21-16 after dropping the opener. With the score now tied at one game apiece after Unnati Hooda won the first 21-16, the Round of 32 clash heads into a deciding game.

The deciding game is slipping away from Unnati Hooda as Huang Yu-Hsun takes firm control. Trailing 6-17 in the third game after the players split the opening two games 21-16, 16-21, the Indian youngster now faces a steep challenge to keep her Round of 32 campaign alive.

It's all over for Unnati Hooda. Huang Yu-Hsun completes a remarkable comeback to defeat the Indian youngster 16-21, 21-16, 21-15 in the Round of 32. After splitting the opening two games, Yu-Hsun dominated the decider to book her spot in the Round of 16.

Unnati Hooda's campaign comes to an end in the Round of 32 as Chinese Taipei's Huang Yu-Hsun fights back to claim a 16-21, 21-16, 21-15 victory. Hooda took the opening game, but Yu-Hsun responded strongly to win the next two and seal her place in the Round of 16.

This is the third time that the Chinese has emerged victory over the Indian yet again.