Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty Get Walkover at India Open Super 750
The Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty received a walkover in their opening match at the India Open Super 750 tournament on Tuesday. This development means the world number three duo advances directly to the next round without playing a single point.
Walkover Grants Extra Rest Day for Indian Duo
Rankireddy and Shetty were originally scheduled to face the world number 31 pair of Presley Smith and Chen Zi Yi. The walkover provides the Indian stars with an additional day of rest before their next challenge. They will now compete on Thursday against the winners of Wednesday's match between Malaysia's Chia Weije-Lwi Sheng Hao and Japan's Hiroki Midorikawa-Kyohei Yamashita.
The third-seeded Indian pair previously won the India Open title in 2022 when the tournament was held behind closed doors. They recently reached the quarter-finals at the Malaysia Open Super 1000 event last week, demonstrating their current strong form.
Other Indian Doubles Pair Scores Upset Victory
In another men's doubles match, the Indian combination of Arjun MR and Hariharan Amsakarunan delivered an impressive performance. They defeated the higher-ranked Malaysian pair of Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi in straight games with scores of 21-15, 21-18. This victory marks a significant achievement for the Indian duo against formidable opponents.
PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy, and Kidambi Srikanth Prepare for Wednesday Action
Wednesday promises to be a busy day for Indian badminton players at the India Open Super 750. The Indian contingent will participate in twelve matches across various categories, showcasing the depth of talent in the country.
PV Sindhu Begins Campaign with Confidence
Double Olympic medalist PV Sindhu will start her India Open journey against Vietnam's Thuy Linh Nguyen. Sindhu enters the tournament with momentum from her recent performance at the Malaysia Open Super 1000, where she reached the semi-finals.
Speaking at the tournament press conference, Sindhu expressed her confidence. "Irrespective of whatever the draw is, my performance at the Malaysia Open gives me a lot of confidence. I am going to give my 100 percent in front of the home fans," she stated.
Veteran Indian Shuttlers Ready for Challenge
Veteran players Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy will also compete in men's singles matches on Wednesday. Srikanth will face Indian youngster Tharun Mannepalli, while Prannoy takes on world number 18 Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong.
Several other Indian players will be in action on Wednesday, including Malvika Bansod, Tanvi Sharma, and the mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto. Their participation adds to the excitement of the home tournament.
How to Watch the India Open Super 750
Badminton fans can follow the India Open Super 750 action through multiple platforms. The tournament will be live-streamed on the Badminton Association of India's official YouTube channel. Additionally, matches will be broadcast on the Eurovision channel for television viewers.
