India, Oct. 21 -- Indian shuttlers Ayush Shetty and Kidambi Srikanth will face each other in an all-Indian men's singles first-round clash at the French Open 2026 on Wednesday, October 21. The BWF World Tour Super 750 tournament is taking place in France from October 20 to 25, with both players looking to make a strong start in Paris.

Meanwhile, Lakshya Sen gave a walkover to world No. 9 Kodai Naraoka in the opening round of the French Open 2026. His withdrawal means the focus now shifts to Ayush Shetty and Kidambi Srikanth, who will face each other in an all-Indian first-round encounter.

Ayush Shetty vs Kidambi Srikanth: Match Preview

Ayush Shetty will look to make the most of his opportunity against the experienced Srikanth.

World-r...