The defeat marked a disappointing start for Prannoy, who was unable to overcome Leong’s strong performance during the encounter. The Malaysian shuttler maintained control throughout the match, securing a comfortable victory and ending the Indian player’s run in the competition.
India’s representation in the men’s singles draw continues with Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty, who remain in contention at the prestigious tournament.
In the women’s singles category, ace Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu will begin her campaign against compatriot Unnati Hooda in the opening Round of 32 clash scheduled for tomorrow. Devika Sihag is also part of India’s women’s singles contingent and will compete in the tournament.
The men’s doubles draw will see MR Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan as India’s sole representatives. In the mixed doubles category, Olympian Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila, along with Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde, will carry India’s hopes.
India has no entries in the women’s doubles draw at the China Open. With several Indian players still competing across different categories, the tournament remains an important opportunity for the country’s badminton stars to make a strong impact on the international stage.
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