Indonesia Open 2022, Day 1 HIGHLIGHTS: Sindhu, Praneeth knocked out, Sameer wins — Scores, Results, Updates, Blog
Indian shuttlers had a disappointing start at the Indonesia Open 2022 with Pv Sindhu, Sai Praneeth crashing out in the first round. Only Ashwini-Sikki and Sameer Verma have progressed.
Sameer Verma (Source: BAI)
India had a disappointing start in the tournament with ace shuttler PV Sindhu crashing out in her opening game against He Bing Jiao of China. Sindhu lost by 14-21, 18-21. Meanwhile, B Sai Praneeth also exits the tournament losing to Hans Vittinghus in his first match by straight games of 16-21, 19-21.
The mixed doubles duo of Ishaan-Tanisha also lost to Chang Tak Ching/NG Wing Yung, 21-14, 21-11. In men's doubles, Manu Attri and B. Sumeeth Reddy also lost to third-seeds Takuro Hoki and Teo Ee Yi in straight games, 21-8, 21-11.
The only silver lining of the day has come from some solid performances from veterans Ashwini Ponnappa/N Sikki Reddy and Sameer Verma. Ashwini-Sikki easily defeated the pair of Srivedya Gurazada and Ishika Jaiswal, 21-15, 21-8 while Sameer Verma also had a no-nonsense outing against Frenchman Thomas Rouxel, winning 21-19, 21-15.
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Sameer Verma shows class today as he gets the better of Thomas Rouxel in straight games, 21-15, 21-19 in a 45-minute affair!
Sameer has been struggling with injuries for a bit and therefore this comeback is a sight for the sore eyes! Verma progresses to Round 2 of the Indonesia Open 2022!
Sameer has the momentum on his side and is making the right calls with his returns as he dashes close to the finish line at 19-15
Sameer Verma gathers steam and moves better now and takes the lead at 14-12 in Game 2
Sameer Verma gets the first game in his pocket after Rouxel stays hot on his heels at 21-19.
Into Game 2, Rouxel has a 2-point cushion lead at 10-8
Rouxel takes a couple of points on the trot and is coming up fast now. Sameer still has the lead at 11-7.
We are in for some men's singles action as veteran Sameer Verma has stepped out against Frenchman Thomas Rouxel!
Into Game 1, Verma has a commanding lead at 9-3 as Rouxel's errors pile.
Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy have barely any trouble taming their opponents and win the match in just 27 minutes, 21-15, 21-8!
This is the first win of the day for India at the Indonesia Open 2022!
Veteran women's doubles duo of Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy are back on court as they take on the Indo-American pair of Srivedya Gurazada and Ishika Jaiswal in the first-round.
So far, Ashwini and Sikki Reddy have pocketed the first game in a rather confident fashion and we are into the second game!
Indian mixed doubles pair of Ishan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Crasto also got knocked out after losing 14-21, 11-21 against Hong Kong's Ching Tak Chang and Ng Wing Yung.was
Indian mixed doubles pair of Ishan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Crasto have lost their opening game against Hong Kong's Ching Tak Chang and Ng Wing Yung by 14-21.