Tanya Hemanth Wins Women’s Singles Title at Saipan International 2025

Context:

Indian shuttler Tanya Hemanth clinched the women’s singles title at the Saipan International 2025 in the Northern Mariana Islands.
Final match: Defeated Japan’s Kanae Sakai 15-10, 15-8 under BWF’s new 3×15 scoring format.

Key Points:

Player Profile:
- Tanya Hemanth is ranked 86 in the world.
- This is her first International Challenge title of 2025 and the fourth overall in her career.
Road to the Title:
- Round of 16: Defeated Nodoka Sunakawa (Japan)
- Quarter-finals: Defeated Lee Xin Yi Megan (Singapore)
- Semi-finals: Defeated Ririna Hiramoto (Japan)
Previous Achievements:
- Winner: India International (2022), Iran Fajr International (2023), Bendigo International (2024)
- Runner-up: Azerbaijan International (2024)
Significance for Indian Badminton:
- Strengthens India’s presence in international badminton tournaments.
- Highlights rising talent beyond established stars like PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen.
- Encourages youth participation and contributes to India’s badminton ecosystem growth.
  
  Updated: August 17, 2025, 7:32 AM
  Source: NewsOnAir