Indian shuttler Sankar Muthusamy pulled off a massive upset at the Swiss Open 2025, defeating World No. 2 Anders Antonsen in the second round. The young player showed incredible skill and composure to secure a 21-17, 21-16 victory, making it one of the biggest wins of his career.
From the start, Sankar looked confident against the experienced Danish star. He controlled the rallies, forced errors from Antonsen, and kept his lead in both games. His sharp net play and aggressive smashes kept the higher-ranked player under constant pressure.
This victory is a huge milestone for Sankar, proving that he can compete with the world’s best. Beating a top-ranked player like Antonsen will boost his confidence and raise his profile on the international badminton circuit.
In the women’s doubles, India’s Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also impressed, securing a place in the quarterfinals with a strong straight-game win. Their performance adds to India’s success at the tournament.
Sankar will now prepare for the quarterfinals, where he hopes to continue his dream run. With this kind of form, he could be a serious contender in the tournament.
