Preview: Indian shuttlers enjoyed a successful outing at the India Open 2017 badminton tournament on Wednesday with most of them sailing through to the second round. Sameer Verma created one of the biggest upsets of the day when he stunned World No 5 Son Wan Ho of South Korea 21-17, 21-10. [caption id=“attachment_3358770” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] PV Sindhu in action against Arundhati Pantawane in the first round. Twitter: @BAI_media[/caption] He found his rhythm early in the first game and did not let the Korean play the attacking strokes that he is known for. Sameer has now set up a relatively easy clash against Hong Kong’s unseeded player Hu Yun in the second round. “I am just taking one game at a time, and do not want to be complacent about facing an unseeded opponent. I am just looking forward to tomorrow’s match,” an ecstatic Sameer said after the win. B Sai Praneeth, who played against Kento Nishimoto of Japan, had to fight it out for three gruelling games before coming out on top. The 23-yr-old Indian was surprised by the range of strokes that his opponent had, and had to slow down the pace of the game to unsettle Nishimoto. “Kento is a tricky opponent. He is a really good player and I had to play my best game to win the match. That’s how difficult it is to win a Super series game,” Praneeth said. It was however, a routine affair for Kidmabi Srikanth who got the better of his Chinese opponent Jun Peng Zhao 21-19, 21-16 in straight games. Incidentally, Peng had beaten Srikanth in the opening round of this year’s All England Superseries Premier. Srikanth is expected to face a tough battle in the next round as he will take on top seeded Viktor Axelsen of Denmark. In the women’s section, all eyes were on Saina, who is on a comeback spree after a knee injury that she suffered after the Olympics. The Hyderabadi made short work of Taiwan’s Chia Hsin Lee to clinch a 21-10, 21-17 verdict. With victory in sight right towards the end of the second game, Saina conceded seven soft points, otherwise the margin of win would have been more convincing. Saina displayed some calculated movements on the court which proved to be too good for the Taiwan girl. Another Hyderabad girl PV Sindhu brushed aside fellow Indian Arundhati Pantawane 21-17, 21-6. The third seeded Sindhu proved to be too good for her opponent and did not give her any opening as soon as the second game started. Earlier in the day, World No 53 Rituparna Das got the better of Taiwan’s Mei Hui Chiang, and won 19-21, 21-15, 21-19. She will run into top seed Carolina Marin of Spain in the second round. With inputs from IANS
Highlights India Open 2017, badminton scores and updates: PV Sindhu sets up quarterfinal against Saina Nehwal
PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth play their second rounds at the India Open 2017. Follow our live blog for regular scores and updates from all the matches.
 "Highlights India Open 2017, badminton scores and updates: PV Sindhu sets up quarterfinal against Saina Nehwal")
Dream clash indeed!
Friday will be a blockbuster! It's @NSaina against @Pvsindhu1 in a dream quarterfinal at Yonex Sunrise #IndiaSS#IndiaMeSmash
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) March 30, 2017
BIG QUARTERFINALS ON THE CARDS!
So we will have three Indians in the quarterfinals of the 2017 Indian Open. Sameer Verma is the last Indian standing in the men’s singles after a brilliant performance today. But all eyes will be on the two women PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal who will face off in the quarterfinals on Friday. It promises to be a huge QF day at the Siri fort in New Delhi. Top two seeds Sung Ji Hyun and Carolina Marin will also be in action on Friday. However India’s challenge in both men’s and women’s doubles is over.
PV Sindhu vs Saina Nehwal. What a quarterfinal! Make a note, ladies and gentleman
.@Pvsindhu1 wins 21-16, 23-21 and the badminton fans rejoice! An amazing match on the cards tomorrow! Yonex Sunrise #IndiaSS#IndiaMeSmash pic.twitter.com/onwe3BZFiB
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) March 30, 2017
THAT’S IT! PV Sindhu beats Japan’s Saena Kawakami 21-16, 23-21 to reaqch women’s singles quarterfinals at the Indian Open
Saena Kawakami leads PV Sindhu 8-6 in the second game
The Japanese is not going to throw in the towel. She has upped her game and Sindhu is finding it hard to win points. The Indian trails 6-8 in the second game
And PV Sindhu is half-way there in fulfilling the fans’ hopes as she wins the opening game against Saena Kawakami 21-16
The whole of India wants @Pvsindhu1 to win this match. One game away now. Yonex Sunrise #IndiaSS#IndiaMeSmash
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) March 30, 2017
PV Sindhu has turned it around!
After trailing 6-4 initially, Sindhu now leads 19-15 in the opening game against Saena Kawakami
Saina vs Sindhu in the quarterfinals?
.@NSaina completes her deal of a dream quarterfinal. Can Sindhu do the same? #IndiaSS #IndiaMeSmash pic.twitter.com/n6hWkvrdbD
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) March 30, 2017
Sindhu, Kawakami neck and neck in the opening game
Sindhu trails 6-7 in the opening game of her second round clash against Saena Kawakami
.@NSaina's match winning point. Yonex Sunrise #IndiaSS#IndiaMeSmash pic.twitter.com/K5oQplytUv
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) March 30, 2017
Saina Nehwal was in complete control today. Smashes, drop shots everything in full flow.
.@NSaina powers her way into the quarterfinal of Yonex Sunrise #IndiaSS#IndiaMeSmash
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) March 30, 2017
Saina Nehwal enters women’s singles quarterfinals with 21-14, 21-12 win over Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand
Rituparna Das gave a good fight against the Olympic champion. Yonex Sunrise #IndiaSS#IndiaMeSmash pic.twitter.com/ZpzedeU3GV
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) March 30, 2017
.@NSaina destroying her opponent in the second game. Leads 18-6 now. Yonex Sunrise #IndiaSS#IndiaMeSmash
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) March 30, 2017
Saina Nehwal going strong in the second game
6-3! Saina carrying the momentum from the first game to the second
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) March 30, 2017
Live: https://t.co/xjqO3G0BxE #IndiaSS
.@NSaina takes the opening game 21-14 against Pornpawee Chochuwong. 💪 Yonex Sunrise #IndiaSS#IndiaMeSmash
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) March 30, 2017
.@NSaina is giving a reason for the New Delhi crowd to celebrate. One game away from a quarterfinal berth. Yonex Sunrise #IndiaSS
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) March 30, 2017
Saina Nehwal wins opening game!
The Indian win the opening game 21-14. She looked largely untroubled in that opening rubber and will now look to keep up the momentum in the second
Carolina Marin makes her way into the quarterfinals of Yonex Sunrise #IndiaSS. #IndiaMeSmash pic.twitter.com/IOKD9e3Pcl
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) March 30, 2017
Carolina Marin enters quarterfinals
Carolina Marin has staved off spirited performance from India’s Rituparna Das to make the last eight. Marin showed her class as the Indian who played with a lot of heart gave her some moments to worry. In the end, Marin’s quality prevailed
Saina has maintained her lead. Good start from the Indian
.@NSaina ahead 7-4 against Pornpawee C. Yonex Sunrise #IndiaSS#IndiaMeSmash
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) March 30, 2017
3-0! Saina makes strong start!
Saina Nehwal has hit the ground running. With the crowd behind her, she wants to put the pressure right on her opponent from the word go.
Saina Nehwal in action now against Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand
Can the Indian youngster stun the World No 4?
Carolina Marin to play against Rituparna Das in the race for Quarterfinals. #IndiaSS #IndiaMeSmash pic.twitter.com/3oCL8Lo5io
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) March 30, 2017
Tough luck. #IndiaSS #IndiaMeSmash pic.twitter.com/TGbE2U0Z3Q
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) March 30, 2017
Ashwini Ponappa and N Sikki Reddy lose 21-15, 21-10
Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy lose in straight games against the Thailand pair. Tough luck! Yonex Sunrise #IndiaSS#IndiaMeSmash
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) March 30, 2017
Sameer Verma blows away his opponent to enter the quarterfinals of Yonex Sunrise #IndiaSS. Last man standing in Men's Singles. #IndiaMeSmash
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) March 30, 2017
Sameer Verma beats Yun Hu 21-17, 21-15 to be the first Indian to reach the quarterfinals of Indian Open this year
Sameer Verma is hitting some fiesty smashes! Ahead 14-10. Yonex Sunrise #IndiaSS#IndiaMeSmash
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) March 30, 2017
Sameer Verma leading in the second game against Yun Hu
Sameer Verma in fine form. He is being challenged in this second game, but he has managed to stay in front in the second game. He leads 11-9 after winning the first game 21-17
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