India Open 2023 LIVE: Shock exit for Sindhu, Saina wins, Sen defeats Prannoy - Blog, Scores, Updates

Halfway mark in the game

Katethong has a comfortable lead of 7 points in the first game. 

She leads 11-4. 

Katethong extends her lead

Supanida Katethong is on a roll. 

She leads Sindhu 2-9 in the first set. 

Supanida Katethong leads

Katethong has a surprise lead over Sindhu. 

The Thai shuttler leads 4-2. 

Sindhu vs Katethong

We are underway!

Sindhu takes the first point. 

1-0. 

Thunderous welcome as PV Sindhu makes her way to the center court.

Crowd breaks into 'Sindhu,Sindhu' chant.

PV Sindhu plays Supanida Katethong in first round of India Open 2023.#Badminton | #IndiaOpen2023 pic.twitter.com/qooxUVpsWB

— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) January 17, 2023

All set for PV Sindhu

PV Sindhu will take on Thailand's Supanida Katethong shortly. 

Stay tuned. 

Bhatnagar/Crasto lose

The Indian pair of Bhatnagar/Crasto go down to Tabeling/Piek in straight sets. 

They lose 21-11, 21,12. 

Match point for Tabeling/Piek

Tabeling/Piek have Bhatnagar/Crasto in a chokehold. 

They lead the second set 17-8. 

Bhatnagar/Crasto vs Tabeling/Piek

Halfway mark in the second set. 

The Indian duo trail 11-6.