Saina Nehwal has advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the 500,000 Dollar Malaysia Super Series Premier badminton tournament. In the first round in Kuala Lumpur today, the Eighth-seeded Indian defeated Indonesia's Hera Desi in straight sets 21-10,21-16. Rising star P.V. Sindhu also progressed to the next round by beating Indonesia's London Fanetri, who is ranked 20th in the world. In the Men's Singles, India's Anand Pawar and RMV Gurusaidutt won their opening round matches.