Ace Indian Shuttler Saina Nehwal has advanced to the second round of the Hong Kong Super Series. Nehwal defeated Aprilla Yuswandari of Indonesia in straight games 22-20, 21-8 in the first round match of the badminton tournament.In the mixed doubles competition, Pranaav Chopra and Siki Reddy N also reached the second round by posting a 21-19, 21-15 win over Philip Chew and Jamie Subandhi of USA. In another match, Tarun Kona and Ashwini Ponappa crashed out of the mixed doubles competition. The Indian pair lost their opening match against top seed Chinese pair of Chen Xu and Jin Ma 21-15, 21-16.
News On AIR | November 21, 2012 1:33 PM
Hong Kong Super Series: Saina Nehwal enters second round