Treesa Jolly–Gayatri Gopichand enter Syed Modi International final

Indian shuttlers Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand advanced to the women’s doubles final of the Syed Modi International Super 300 tournament with a composed straight-game win. The result highlights their strong return as a pair, especially with Gayatri competing in only her second event after a lengthy shoulder-injury layoff.

Dominant semifinal performance

The Indian defending champions defeated Malaysia’s Ong Xin Yee and Carmen Ting 21-11, 21-15 in a clinical display. They built rhythm early, moving from an 8-7 edge to an 11-7 interval lead in the opening game. Consistent placement and pressure forced errors from their opponents, securing the first game comfortably.

Composure under pressure in second game

The Malaysian duo provided stronger resistance in the next phase. However, Treesa and Gayatri kept control through tight net play and sharp mid-court interceptions. Leading 11-10 at the break, they created decisive separation at 17-14. Two long shots from the Malaysians handed India five match points, and another misjudged shuttle sealed the victory.

Upcoming final challenge

The Indian pair will face Japan’s eighth seeds Kaho Osawa and Mai Tanabe in the title clash. The match offers Treesa and Gayatri a chance to defend their crown and further consolidate momentum after months of disrupted preparation due to injury.

Exam Oriented Facts

• Syed Modi International is a BWF Super 300 badminton tournament held annually in India.
• Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand are the defending champions in women’s doubles.
• Gayatri recently returned after a five-month shoulder injury break.
• The 2025 final features India vs Japan in the women’s doubles category.

Mixed and singles results for India

India’s singles campaign ended in the semifinals, with Unnati Hooda losing to Turkey’s Neslihan Arın and Tanvi Sharma falling to Japan’s Hina Akechi. In mixed doubles, Hariharan Amsakarunan and Treesa Jolly were eliminated by Indonesia’s Dejan Ferdinansyah and Bernadine Anindya Wardana.