Anupama Upadhyaya vs Wang, Zhi Yi

Anupama Upadhyaya faces a tough challenge against Zhi Yi Wang in the women's singles at the Japan Open on Thursday. The odds heavily favor Wang, who is priced at 1.01, reflecting her strong form and higher ranking. Upadhyaya, at 11.13, enters as the clear underdog but could look to capitalize if she finds rhythm early in the match.

Wang has been consistent in international tournaments, making her the expected favorite. Upadhyaya, while less experienced at this level, has shown flashes of potential in past events. The match will likely hinge on whether she can disrupt Wang’s precision and force errors. Given the odds, Wang is the safer pick, but badminton often sees surprises when underdogs play freely.