- Denmark secures an unassailable 3-0 lead against India in the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025.
- PV Sindhu loses a close match to Line Kjaersfeldt in the opening singles.
- The men’s doubles pair of Kim Astrup and Anders Rasmussen dominate against Hariharan and Ruban.
Denmark sealed a comfortable 3-0 victory over India in the group-stage tie of the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals 2025. India, missing its top doubles duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty due to illness, relied on PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen to lead their charge.
The opening match saw a dramatic clash between PV Sindhu and Line Kjaersfeldt. Despite saving four game points, Sindhu lost the first game 20-22. Kjaersfeldt won six consecutive points, pushing the match into extra points.
India Faces Defeat Against Denmark in Sudirman Cup 2025 Group Stage
Denmark’s world-class team was too much for India in the opening stages of their BWF Sudirman Cup tie. With top players like Kim Astrup and Anders Rasmussen dominating, India struggled without their star doubles pair. In the absence of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, India’s young pair of Hariharan and Ruban couldn’t match the experienced Danish duo in men’s doubles.
PV Sindhu’s loss to Line Kjaersfeldt in the opening match was a tough start for India. Despite a hard-fought battle and saving multiple game points, Sindhu couldn’t clinch the win. The mixed doubles and women’s singles also failed to shift the momentum in India’s favor. Consequently, Denmark gained an early 3-0 advantage.
The tie was all but decided when Denmark’s Kim and Anders defeated Hariharan and Ruban with ease, winning 21-7, 21-4. The victory ensured Denmark an uncatchable lead in the series. With just two remaining matches, India aimed to potentially salvage some pride.
With only the final two matches left, India’s chances were slim. Meanwhile, Denmark was in full control. As the tie concluded, Denmark celebrated their dominant performance, while India now faces an uphill battle to advance in the Sudirman Cup.
Denmark’s dominant display in the Sudirman Cup 2025 left India with little chance of recovery. The match outcome highlighted the crucial role of key players and the impact of missing top doubles pairs.
“In a team sport, the absence of key players can change the dynamic of a match, leaving the remaining team members with the tough task of compensating for the loss.”
