Ayush Shetty out of Hylo Open after Paris injury setback

Ayush Shetty has withdrawn from the 2026 Hylo Open in Germany after retiring hurt during his French Open match against Japan’s Kodai Naraoka in Paris last week. His absence leaves Lakshya Sen as the main name in India’s men’s singles line-up for the BWF Super 500 tournament.

Shetty had beaten compatriot Kidambi Srikanth in the opening round in Paris. He was trailing Naraoka 17-21, 6-11 when he retired from their match, and has now pulled out of the Hylo Open in the aftermath of that injury.

Paris retirement interrupts Shetty’s season

Shetty’s 2026 began with an injury-affected start. The Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo in April changed its course, where he reached the men’s singles final.

On the way, Shetty beat Li Shifeng, Jonatan Christie and defending champion Kunlavut Vitidsarn. He lost the final to Shi Yuqi, but his silver made him the first Indian man in 61 years to reach the men’s singles final at the continental event. He also rose to a career-high world ranking of 18 that month.

Shetty continued his campaign at the China Open in July, beating Alwi Farhan in three games. His run ended in the Round of 16, when he lost a closely contested decider to Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen.

World Championships win preceded Paris setback

At the World Championships in New Delhi in August, Shetty made his debut at the event with a win over defending champion and then world No. 1 Shi Yuqi. The match went three games, with Shetty winning 21-14, 13-21, 21-19.

He reached the Round of 16 before losing to Farhan in straight games.

India’s Hylo Open line-up without Shetty

Sen remains in the men’s singles line-up for the tournament in Germany. He will be joined by H. S. Prannoy, a World Championships bronze medallist, as well as Kiran George and Tharun Mannepalli.

Shetty’s withdrawal changes that line-up following his retirement in Paris.