The qualification matches of the China Open Super Series Premier Badminton tournament were played at Shanghai today. The main draw of the competition will be played from tomorrow. Saina Nehwal and 4 Indian shuttlers in the Singles, and a pair in the Doubles, have already made it to the main draw. They will play their opening round matches tomorrow.In the Women's Singles, sixth seed Saina will take on Nozomi Okuhara of Japan, while Arundhati Pantawane will clash with another Japanese Eriko Hirose.In the Men's Singles first round, P. Kashyap will play Boonsak Ponsana of Thailand, Anand Pawar will face Takuma Ueda of Japan, and Ajay Jayaram will play Wan Ho Son of Korea.In the Men's Doubles, the duo of Manu Attri and Sumeeth Reddy B. will also play their opening round match tomorrow.
News On AIR | November 12, 2013 1:57 PM
China Open Badminton: Saina & 6 Indian shuttlers in main draw; play opening matches tomorrow