Kidambi Srikanth, Devika Sihag and Rounak Chouhan Reach US Open Badminton Semifinals
Three Indian shuttlers - Kidambi Srikanth, Devika Sihag and Rounak Chouhan - have booked their spots in the US Open Badminton semifinals, boosting India's medal hopes.

Three Indian shuttlers advanced to the semifinals of the US Open Badminton tournament, with Kidambi Srikanth, Devika Sihag, and Rounak Chouhan all coming through their respective quarterfinal bouts. The result marks a strong showing for India at the competition, with all three players now within two wins of a title.
Srikanth Leads the Charge
Kidambi Srikanth, one of India's most decorated singles players, secured his place in the US Open Badminton semifinals with a solid quarterfinal performance. The former world number one has been a consistent presence on the international circuit, and his progression to the last four underlines that he remains a competitive force.
Srikanth will be looking to convert his semifinal berth into a final appearance, something that would add further momentum to his campaign on the BWF circuit.
Devika Sihag and Rounak Chouhan Add Depth
Devika Sihag also came through her quarterfinal to reach the women's singles semifinals, continuing what has been a promising run at the tournament. Her advancement reflects growing depth in Indian women's badminton beyond the established names at the top of the rankings.
Rounak Chouhan completed the trio of Indian semifinalists, progressing through his section of the draw to set up a last-four contest. Chouhan's run at the US Open signals his developing consistency at the international level.
With all three players still alive in the competition, India has a genuine opportunity to finish the US Open with multiple podium finishes.
What's Next
The three Indian players will now face their respective semifinal opponents as the US Open moves into its final stages. Results from the semifinals will determine who advances to the championship matches.
According to reporting by News On AIR, the progression of Srikanth, Sihag, and Chouhan represents a notable moment for Indian badminton at this event. Fans will be watching closely to see whether any of the three can go the distance and claim the title.
Badminton Correspondent
Priya Nair covers badminton for 21.fun, from BWF World Tour results to player form, rankings and tactics.










