Eighteen-year-old Rounak Chouhan stunned the 2026 Yonex US Open by defeating World No. 6 Chou Tien Chen, a feat meticulously prepared by coach Rohit Ranaut. This remarkable run to the semifinals, following a bronze at the Odisha Masters, highlights Chouhan’s emergence as a top talent. Ranaut’s strategic planning and athlete development approach are proving instrumental in India’s growing success on the international badminton stage.
