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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 2:32 AM GMT
Being Jiao 2-1 Sindhu
Brilliant angular return by Bing Jiao. She launches from the left corner to put in the extreme right, where Sindhu failed to reach.
- 14 Jun 2022 2:31 AM GMT
Bing Jiao 1-1 Sindhu
Going to be a crucial game here that could decide Sindhu's fate in the tournament. She has to win this game to stay alive!
- 14 Jun 2022 2:29 AM GMT
He Bing Jiao bags the first game by 21-14
He Bing Jiao packs another smash and this time Sindhu gives away the point without much effort. She will be eyeing a return in the second game!
- 14 Jun 2022 2:26 AM GMT
Bing Jiao 19-14 Sindhu
Sindhu make some amends and finds the gap to keep her return close to the line.
- 14 Jun 2022 2:25 AM GMT
Bing Jiao 16-12 Sindhu
A few errors from the Indian, who is finding it difficult to keep the shuttle within the court premises, are keeping Bing Jiao in the lead.
- 14 Jun 2022 2:23 AM GMT
Bing Jiao 14-11 Sindhu
Sindhu keeps her serves long and tries to steam off the Chinese dragging her all through the length and breadth of the court.
- 14 Jun 2022 2:21 AM GMT
Bing Jiao 12-10 Sindhu
Sindhu scripting a comeback from 11-4 to 12-10 has been a phenomenal watch. She cautiously plies her trade and looking to bridge the gap now.
