Sai Praneeth beats Thailand's Suppanyu Avihingsanon in China Open, advances to second round
Sai Praneeth beats Thailand's Suppanyu Avihingsanon in China Open, advances to second round
Indian Badminton player Sai Praneeth beat Thailand’s Suppanyu Avihingsanon 2-1 in the first round of the China Open to make his way to the second round.
In a closely fought battle that went on for 72 minutes, Sai Praneeth won the first game 21-19 in a neck to neck fight. Suppanyu Avihingsanon made a strong comeback in the second game and won it 23-21.
In the last and the final game, Sai Praneeth stood victorious and won the match 21-14. with this win, he advanced to the secoud round of the China Open.
Earlier, Saina Nehwal crashed out of the tournament after suffering a 21-10, 21-17 defeat to Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan in a first round game of the China Open.