Kidambi Srikanth Advances, Ponnappa-Crasto Enter Second Round at Malaysia Open

In Badminton, India's Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the second round of Malaysia Open at Kuala Lumpur today. He defeated World number five, Indonesian Jonatan Christie 12-21 21-18 21-16 in the Opening round. Srikanth will next face former world number one Hong Kong's NG Ka Long Angus in the pre-quarterfinals. Women's Doubles pair Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto also progressed to the second round after overpowering American duo Francesca Corbett and Allison Lee 21-1...