P V Sindhu suffers first round loss against Zhang Yi Man of China

LONDON : There was no end to P V Sindhu’s poor run as the star Indian shuttler made a first round exit from the All England Championships after losing to Zhang Yi Man of China in straight games here on Wednesday.

The world number nine Sindhu, a double Olympic medallist, lost 17-21 11-21 in the 39-minute women’s singles contest.

This is the third time that Sindhu has lost her first round match this year.

Sindhu was rusty and subdued throughout the match with her world number 17 opponent showing more agility and attacking intent.

There was not much to differentiate initially between the two who had 1-1 head-to-head record before Wednesday’s match.

Earlier during the day, India’s women’s doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela stunned seventh seeded Thailand duo of Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai 21-18 21-14 in a 46-minute first round match.

The Indian duo will meet the Japanese pair of Yuki Fukushima and Sayaka Hirota in the pre-quarterfinals.

On Tuesday, Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy had won their respective men’s singles first round matches.

Nehwal pulls out of All England Open Indian ace shuttler Saina Nehwal has pulled out of the All England Open 2023, the reason for which is yet to be known.

As per reports, the Olympic bronze medalist has been replaced by Singapore’s Yeo Jia Min.

Hours after the development, Saina shared her own photograph on the social media platform Koo App with one wide eye peeking through the fingers.

On the post itself, one of her fans reacted to it and commented in a funny way.

“Saina, it’s time to find your charming prince, tell your father to look for one, for the gorgeous girl,” the user wrote.

The one reaction took away the conversation and every other fan was reacting to it.

“Talent and grace in 1 pic,” wrote another user. Agencies

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