From Myanmar Triumph to Canadian Defeat: Hooda’s First World Tour Match

Unnati Hooda entered the 2025 BWF World Championships after a career‑highlight win over Olympic medalist PV Sindhu at the China Open. She continued her surge by edging past Thet Htar Thuzar 22‑20, 21‑16, only to stumble against Michelle Lee. The match featured a roller‑coaster first game win for Hooda, a dominant second set for Lee, and a nail‑biting third set that swung back and forth until Lee’s decisive smash claimed the final point at 23‑21.