Suhas Naidu (Morgan Stanley) Finishes Runner-Up in 35+ Men’s Singles at Rajyotsava Cup
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Badiwars 4.0 | Rajyotsava Cup | 35+ Men’s Singles
📍 Kreeda, Sarjapur | 🗓 November 1, 2025
Suhas Naidu of Morgan Stanley capped a strong campaign by finishing runner-up in the 35+ Men’s Singles category at the Rajyotsava Cup, the season-ending tournament of the Badiwars 4.0 Corporate Badminton Championship.
Suhas advanced to the final after navigating a competitive draw, producing composed performances across the knockout rounds before facing Amiya Behera (Gallagher) in the championship match.
Road to the Final
Suhas’ run at the Rajyotsava Cup was defined by resilience and tactical control, particularly in matches that required him to recover from early setbacks.
Round of 16
Suhas Naidu (Morgan Stanley) — Bye
Quarterfinals
Suhas Naidu (Morgan Stanley) def. Chinmay Nayak (PwC) — 17-21, 21-14, 21-17
Semifinals
Suhas Naidu (Morgan Stanley) def. Santosh Hirapur (CSG) — 21-19, 21-13
The quarterfinal clash against Chinmay Nayak demanded a three-game comeback, while the semifinal win over Santosh Hirapur secured Suhas’ place in the final.
Final & Outcome
In the final, Suhas faced Amiya Behera (Gallagher). The match concluded with Suhas forced to retire due to injury, resulting in a runner-up finish at the season finale.
Despite the result, Suhas’ performance across the tournament highlighted his consistency and competitiveness in the 35+ category.
Season Finals Qualification
With his runner-up finish at the Rajyotsava Cup, Suhas Naidu (Morgan Stanley) has qualified for the Badiwars 4.0 Season Finals. His consistent results across the ranking season place him among the leading contenders in the 35+ Men’s Singles category heading into the finals.
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