Denmark Open 2025: All You Need to Know About India’s Campaign
India’s badminton stars are back in action at the USD 950,000 Denmark Open Super 750, beginning Tuesday in Odense. Riding a wave of form, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty headline the Indian contingent as they chase another major title. Here’s everything you need to know about India’s prospects at the Denmark Open 2025.
Q1: When and where is the Denmark Open 2025 taking place?
The Denmark Open Super 750 tournament begins Tuesday in Odense, offering a total prize purse of USD 950,000.
Q2: Who are the top Indian players to watch?
The men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty spearhead the Indian challenge. The duo has been in outstanding form with back-to-back finals at the Hong Kong and China Masters and a World Championships bronze earlier this year.
Q3: Who will Satwik and Chirag face in their opening match?
Seeded sixth, Satwik and Chirag open their campaign against Scotland’s Christopher Grimley and Matthew Grimley.
Q4: How has Satwik-Chirag’s form been in 2025?
They have been India’s most consistent performers, with a strong record in Super 750 events and multiple semifinal finishes. A Denmark Open win would cement their standing as one of the world’s top pairs heading into the season’s closing stretch.
Q5: What about India’s men’s singles challenge?
Two Indians feature prominently:
- Ayush Shetty (World No. 28) faces France’s Toma Junior Popov in the first round. Ayush won his maiden BWF Super 300 title at the US Open and reached the Hong Kong Super 500 quarterfinals, but recent early exits in Korea and China have disrupted his rhythm.
- Lakshya Sen (World No. 19) takes on Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen. The 2021 Worlds bronze medallist showed signs of revival with a runner-up finish at the Hong Kong Super 500, though inconsistency remains a concern.
Q6: Who represents India in women’s singles?
Rising star Anmol Kharb continues her breakthrough season after a maiden Super 500 semifinal at the Arctic Open. She faces seventh seed Putri Kusuma Wardani (Indonesia) in her opening round.
Q7: What are India’s other doubles entries?
Men’s doubles: Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy & Sai Pratheek K. vs Liu Kuang Heng/Yang Po Han (Chinese Taipei)
Women’s doubles:
- Rutaparna Panda & Swetaparna Panda vs Julie MacPherson/Ciara Torrance (Scotland)
- Kavipriya Selvam & Simran Singhi vs Gabriela & Stefani Stoeva (Bulgaria)
Mixed doubles:
- Mohit & Lakshita Jaglan
- Rohan Kapoor & Ruthvika Shivani
- Dhruv Kapila & Tanisha Crasto
Q8: Why is this tournament important for Indian players?
The Denmark Open is a crucial Super 750 event that offers valuable ranking points ahead of the 2025 BWF World Tour Finals. For Satwik-Chirag, it’s a chance to consolidate their top-five ranking; for others like Lakshya and Ayush, it’s about regaining consistency before the year-end Asian circuit.
(With inputs from PTI)
Published on Oct 13, 2025