Ayush Shetty Pulls Off Major Upset Over Top Seed Yuki

Asian champion Ayush Shetty delivered one of the biggest surprises of the BWF World Championship 2026 by defeating top‑seed and defending champion Shi Yuki in the first round. Shetty kept his composure under pressure and overcame the Chinese star, marking a historic first‑round upset for a defending men’s singles champion.