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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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- 14 Jun 2022 2:59 AM GMT
Sai Praneeth crashes out losing to Hans Vittinghus by 16-21, 19-21.
Meanwhile, Vittinghus also got the better of B Sai Praneeth who concedes the match in straight games by 16-21, 19-21.
- 14 Jun 2022 2:57 AM GMT
Being Jiao beats Sindhu 21-14, 21-18. The Indian crashes out in the opening round
A shot directly on the nets and that brings the curtains for Sindhu's campaign at the Super 1000 Indonesia Open. She goes down against He Bing Jiao by 14-21, 18-21. Disappointing start for India here.
- 14 Jun 2022 2:54 AM GMT
Being Jiao 20-16 Sindhu
Sindhu leaves no chance and rushes for a smash to win one point.
- 14 Jun 2022 2:53 AM GMT
Being Jiao 19-15 Sindhu
A long long rally. Both players look very determined to reach for corners of the court for every return. Sindhu's unfortunately hits the net.
- 14 Jun 2022 2:51 AM GMT
Being Jiao 18-15 Sindhu
Another error by Bing Jiao. Sindhu will hope to make something of this
- 14 Jun 2022 2:50 AM GMT
Being Jiao 18-14 Sindhu
Sindhu manages to close in a bit. But Bing Jiao still holds a four-point cushion!
- 14 Jun 2022 2:47 AM GMT
Being Jiao 16-12 Sindhu
The Indian wins another point as Bing Jiao's shot goes wide outside the line!
- 14 Jun 2022 2:45 AM GMT
Being Jiao 16-10 Sindhu
Bing Jiao lands a perfectly orchestrated return just on the line of the court that got Sindhu deceived.
