Japan Open 2022: Srikanth upsets Lee Zii Jia; Lakshya crashes out — Scores, Updates, Live Blog
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Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and Saina Nehwal will kick off their Japan Open 2022 campaign today. Lakshya plays against K. Nishimoto while Srikanth will face Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia. Saina Nehwal will be up against world champion Akane Yamaguchi.
In doubles, Arjun MR/Dhruv Kapila face Choi S.G/Kim Won H. and Gayatri Gopichand/Treesa Jolly go against R. Prajongjai/J. Kititharakul.
On Day 1, HS Prannoy advanced to pre-quarterfinals as Angus retired from the game.
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In another closely-contested affair, Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly also lost...
Saina Nehwal plays a good match but Akane Yamaguchi, the reigning World Champion perseveres and wins, 21-9, 21-17
Saina plays an attacking game now and Yamaguchi commits errors too. Good start from the former World No. 1
The World Champion wins the opening game 21-9 in no time as the errors start creeping up for Saina!