In Badminton, India's shuttler Saina Nehwal moved into the women's singles second round at the India Open 2022 in New Delhi at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall today. London 2012 bronze medallist Saina won the first game 22-20. After her Czech opponent, Tereza Svabikova was forced to withdraw with an injury midway through their match.

The Indian shuttler started well and raced to a 7-2 lead in the first game but dropped off midway through to allow Tereza Svabikova a chance. The Czech player made good use of the opportunity to level up the score and even took the lead late on.

Trailing 20-19, though, Saina Nehwal regained her composure and saved a game point before closing the game 22-20.

A point into the second game, though, Tereza Svabikova had to retire with an injury, handing Saina Nehwal the win.

In the next round, Saina Nehwal will play the winner of the all-Indian tie between Malvika Bansod and Samiya Imad Farooqui.