All the four Indians playing in the Qualifiers of Japan Open Badminton tournament have lost their matches on Tuesday. Second seeded Anand Pawar in the men's section and Arundati Pantwane in the women's section lost in the second round while P.C. Tulsi and R.M.V. Gursain Dutt were eliminated in the first round itself. India's top shuttlers will start their campaign in the main draw now. Fourth seeded Saina Nehwal will face Enthanon Rachnock of Thailand on Wednesday. Ajay Jairam and P. Kashyap will play in the main round of Men's singles. Jairam faces Tien Minh Enguen of Vietnam while Kashyap will face Victor Exelcen of Denmark. In the mixed douables, Jwala Gutta and V.Diju will try their luck while Rupesh Kumar and Sanave Thomas will start their campaign in the men's doubles. Jwala Gutta is also playing in the women's doubles with Ashwin Punappa.
News On AIR | September 20, 2011 8:36 PM
Indian loses Japan Open Badminton tournament