NEW DELHI: Indian mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto faced a disappointing exit from the German Open 2025, a BWF World Tour Super 300 badminton event, after losing to the Indonesian duo of Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto and Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja in the semifinals.
Despite putting up a valiant effort and winning the second game, they ultimately fell short in the decider, with the final score reading 23-25, 21-10, 15-21 in favor of their opponents.
The eighth-seeded Indian pair started strongly, taking an early lead in the first game. However, the experienced Indonesian duo, comprising the world No. 10 mixed doubles player Gloria Widjaja and the 26th-ranked Rehan Kusharjanto, fought back and secured the opening game.
In the second game, Kapila and Crasto regained their momentum, establishing a comfortable lead at the interval and eventually leveling the match.
The decider witnessed a closely contested battle, with the Indian pair holding a narrow advantage at the mid-game interval. However, the Indonesians raised their intensity and clinched five consecutive points from 13-13 to seal the match in their favour.
This result marked the end of India’s campaign at the German Open, as Tharun Mannepalli, Unnati Hooda, Rakshitha Ramraj, and Tasnim Mir had all exited in earlier rounds.
The Indian badminton contingent will now shift their focus to the upcoming Orleans Masters BWF Super 300 tournament in France, scheduled for the following week.
Despite the disappointment, Kapila and Crasto’s performance at the German Open showcased their potential on the international stage.
Indian mixed doubles pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto crash out of German Open – The Times of India
