Indian shuttler H.S. Prannoy stunned fifth-ranked Jonatan Christie of Indonesia with a 10-21, 21-12, 21-18 first-round victory at the Singapore Open on Wednesday.
However, compatriot Malvika Bansod exited in the opening round of the Super 750 tournament after losing to Chinese Taipei’s Lin Hsiang-Ti 21-11, 19-21, 12-21.
In the mixed doubles, the pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto beat the Malaysian duo of Wong Tien Ci and Lim Chiew Sien 21-14, 20-22, 21-13 in the first round.
Later in the day, Kidambi Srikanth will open his campaign against Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew, while Lakshya Sen will take on China’s Lu Guangzu.
More to follow...
Published on May 27, 2026