Watch how Ayush Shetty didn't just change his racquet, but changed the game!
In a jaw-dropping display of composure and agility, Indian badminton sensation Ayush Shetty pulled off the ultimate mid-rally racquet swap AND won the point!
Against Taiwan's Su Li-Yang in the Round of 32 at the Hong Kong Open 2025, Shetty didn't just change his racquet – he changed the game.
The video shows as Shetty sprints to his bag like he's grabbing a lifeline, swaps the stick and BOUNCES back into action.
How about this from Ayush Shetty! 😲
Racket change in a singles rally. And goes to win the point. 👌🏽
🎥 BWF TV pic.twitter.com/isvUWPErQ4
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) September 10, 2025
The crowd went wild as he not only rejoined the fray but, outplayed Su Li-Yang post-racquet-switch!
With this, Shetty storms into the Round of 16.
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