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Letshanaa Reaches Second Super 300 Quarter-Final After Big Win in lowa

by Shivashangkari Chandran
June 28, 2025
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Malaysia’s rising badminton star K.Letshanaa delivered a breakthrough performance at the 2025 U.S. Open, stunning former world champion Nazomi Okuhara and India’s Aakarshi Kashyap en route to a well-earned quarter final berth, and earning praise from none other than the national singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen.

Letshanaa, currently ranked world No.50, displayed immense grit and flair in her campaign at the Super 300 tournament, which has proven to be one of her best international outings to date.

In what is behind hailer as the biggest win of her career, the 21-year-old Malaysian won against Japan’s 2017 world champion and Olympic bronze medalist Nozomi Okuhara in straight games, 21-8, 21-18, in the first round. The win was not just a milestone but also a testament to her growing maturity and court confidence against more experienced players.

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Okuhara, ranked No.42 in the world, has won 17 international titles throughout her career. Though injuries in recent years have slowed her down, the Japanese shuttler remains a formidable force. Letshanaa’s dominant performance, particularly in the first game, left little doubt about her hunger to rise through the global ranks.

In the second round, Letshanaa showcased her mental toughness by edging out world No.39 Aakarshi Kashyap of India in a thrilling three-game encounter. 21-17, 20-22, 21-13. The hard-fought match, played over nearly an hour, tested her stamina and focus, both of which she passed with flying colours.

“A strong performance (against Okuhara). It’s not easy to follow up with a win yesterday against a just as good but lesser known opponent” said Kenneth Jonassen who is currently back in Denmark on holiday.

This quarter-final appearance marks her second in a Super 300 tournament this season, after she reached the last eight at the Taiwan Open month. It also highlights her steady progress under the national training setup since her re-entry into the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) fold.

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Letshanaa’s performance has not only boosted her ranking aspiration but also solidified her potential as a consistent challenger on the BWF World Tour.

Letshana now faces a tricky quarter-final test against India’s Tanvi Sharma, the 16-year-old world No.66. With Tanvi’s youthful energy and fearless playing style, and Letshana’s current form, the match is expected to be a fascinating battle.

Regardless of the outcome, Letshanaa’s performance at the U.S. Open serves as a clear signal of her readiness to take on top tier competition, and potentially become a name to watch in the lead up to major events like the World Championships and the 2026 Asian Games.

Sources: NST

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