Hariharan-Ruban and Selvam-Singhi bow out in the first round

Indian men's doubles duo of Hariharan Amsakarunan and Ruban Kumar Rethinasbapathi were knocked out in the first round of the Japan Open, losing in straight games to third-seeded Korean pair of Kim and Seo.

Final Score: Harihan-Ruban (IND) 15-21, 9-21 Kim-Seo (KOR)

Later, the Indian women's doubles duo of Simran Singhi and Kavipriya Selvam also faced a first-round exit, losing to the Hong Kong Pair of Lui Lok Lok and Hiu Yan Tsang in straight games.

Final Score: Selvam-Singhi (IND) 6-21, 5-21 Lui-Tsang (HKG)