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Sudirman Cup 2025 opener sees Antonsen-led Denmark drop India

The Sudirman Cup 2025 opener on Sunday saw Anders Antonsen lead Denmark to s 4-1 victory over India as host China also won.

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SUDIRMAN CUP 2025 OPENER SAW ANTONSEN LEAD DENMARK OVER INDIA DESPITE AXELSEN ABSENCE

The Sudirman Cup 2025 saw Antonsen lead Denmark to an opening day victory over India in Xiamen, China, despite the absence of former world No.1 Viktor Axelsen.

Furthermore, Antonsen set things going with a 21-15, 21-16 victory over HS Prannoy to celebrate is 28th birthday.

Moreover, Line Kjaersfeldt put away PV Sindhu, 22-20, 23-21, in women’s singles action.

Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen swept Hariharan Amsakarunan and Ruban Kumar Rethomasanbapathi, 21-7, 2-4, in a 21-minute match.

Mixed doubles world No.7 Jesper Toft and Amalie Magelund defeated No.17 pair Dhriv Kapila and Tanisha Castro, 21-13, 21-14.

CRASTO, PRIYA SAVED INDIA FROM SWEEP

Tanisha Crasto and Priya Konjengbam saved India from an embarrassing sweep after their 21-13, 21-18 win over Natasja P Anthonisen and Alexandra Boje, in women’s doubles.

Moreover, India sorely missed top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, collectively known as “SatChi.”

Furthermore, the pair missed the tie due to illness, prompting Astrup and Rasmussen to dominate their replacements.

India lost its first match in Group D, which also includes Indonesia and England.

Sindhu and her Indian teammates hope to bounce back when they face Indonesia on Tuesday.

CHINA WIPES OUT ALGERIA IN MONSTER OPENER; CHRISTIE-LESS INDONESIA ROUT ENGLAND

China wiped out Algeria, 5-0, to open their title defence before home fans on a high note.

Furthermore men’s singles world No.1 Shi Yu Qi and women’s singles No.2 Wang Zhiyi coasted through their respective matches.

Moreover, Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin clinched it in mixed doubles with a 21-11, 21-13, over Koceila and Tanina Mammeri.

Other results saw Indonesia also routing England, 5-0, despite world No.3 Jonatan Christie opting for rest.

Anther sweep saw Thailand dump Hong Kong, 5-0, while South Korea dominated Czechia, 4-1.