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Dhruv Kapila-Tanisha Crasto on court!
As Malvika Bansod walks out, the mixed doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila stride out on Court No 4.
They are up against Malaysia's Hoo Pang Ron and Cheng Su Yin to kickstart their campaign.
MALVIKA BANSOD CRASHES OUT!
Malvika Bansod has been handed a proper thrashing here. It was always going to be tough ask against world No 3, but this was completely lopsided.
Bansod started well but once Chen Yu Fei settled in, there was no looking back.
Bansod bows out with an 11-21, 6-21 loss.
Massive advantage for Chen
Malvika Bansod trails 1-11 at the second mid-game break. This seems to be out of reach for the Indian unless she pulls out something miraculous.
Chen Yu Fei on a roll
Chen Yu Fei continues to steam roll Malvika Bansod on court No 4. She leads 7-0 in the second game as the Indian continues to struggle.
Malvika Bansod concedes the opening game
She has been outplayed here, has been Malvika Bansod. The India No 2 is of no match to Chen Yu Fei, as she concedes the opening game 11-21 in 16 minutes.
Chen Yu Fei is running away with this
Chen Yu Fei has tightened the screws post the mid-game interval and Malvika Bansod has no answers. Seven straight points for the Chinese as she opens up a 18-9 lead.
Bansod looks clueless at the moment.
Chen Yu Fei leads
Chen Yu Fei slowly settles in the contest and ekes out an 11-9 lead at the first mid-game interval. Malvika Bansod hasn't looked too uncomfortable, but she'll need to keep at it relentlessly if she is to trouble the Chinese.
Good start for Malvika
A good start for Malvika Bansod against the higher ranked Chinese. The Indian southpaw leads 4-2 after early exchanges.
Goood Eveninggg!
Hello and a warm welcome to The Bridge's LIVE coverage of the 2026 All England Open Super 1000.
There are five matches with Indian representation on the opening day. And it is Malvika Bansod, who will get the Indian campaign underway.
Bansod is up against China's Chen Yu Fei and will have her task cut out.
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