In men’s section, Ajay Jayaram had to fight against Japanese Shimono in three gruelling sets. The Japanese won the first set 21-18 before Jayaram won the next two sets 21-17 and 21-9 to progress into next round. He will take on Denmark K Brun.
Sourabh Verma too had to fight out against Chinese Taipei Lee C-h in three sets. The Chinese Taipei player won the first set 21-18. The Indian player won the next two sets 21-16 and 21-13 to progress into the second round.
A Yeligar did not put a fight against Jan O Jorgensen losing in two straight sets 5-21, 6-21 to be knocked out in the first round. RY Chittaboina was not at his best losing to Chinese Taipei Lu C-h in two straight sets 11-21, 9-21.
In women’s singles, SUR Chukka lost to Chiang Y-I in two straight sets 15-21, 18-21 to be knocked out in the first round. M Agrey was crushed by Sonia Cheah easily 11-21, 4-21.
Kudaravalli put up a brave fight in the first losing to Lin Y-c in two straight games. The youngster lost the match 21-23,20-22.
The men’s doubles pair of T Kona and Lim K W lost to Ong Y S and Teo E Y in two straight games 13-21, 10-21.
Ajay Jayaram and Sourabh Verma are the two Indians who have made into the 2nd round while the other young Indian shuttlers were not able to progress. In this tournament, K Srikanth and PV Sindhu are not taking part in the tournament because of major super series tournaments like French Open, Denmark Open.
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