Saina Nehwal has entered the second round of French Open Super Badminton Series in Paris. In the first round clash, she defeated China's Li Han 21-11, 16-21, 21-19. She will take on Thailand's Sapsiree Taerattanachai in the second round. In Men's singles, Ajay Jayaram advanced to the second round with a 21-16, 21-17 win over Thailand's Suppanyu Avihingsanon. However, Sourabh Varma lost his first round clash against Indonesia's Sony Dwi Kuncoro. Tarun Kona and Ashwini Ponnappa also lost in the mixed doubles to Thai pair of Patiphat Chalardchaleam and Savitree Amitrapai.