Round 1 report: Indian star shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal suffered setbacks in the opening round of the Malaysia Open Superseries Premier, while Ajay Jayaram moved into the men’s singles second round in Kuching in Malaysia on Wednesday. Also exiting the tournament were men’s singles shuttler B Sai Praneeth, the men’s doubles pair of Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy and the mixed doubles pair of Sumeeth and N Sikki Reddy. [caption id=“attachment_3370124” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] File photo of Ajay Jayaram. AFP[/caption] India had high hopes from sixth seed and 2016 Olympic silver medallist Sindhu. The 21-year-old, who won the India Open on Sunday, was toppled by world No 13 Chen Yufei of China 21-18, 19-21, 17-21 in an hour and eight minutes. Sindhu’s veteran compatriot, Saina fell to in-form Japanese world No 4 Akane Yamaguchi, who won 19-21, 21-13, 21-15 in 56 minutes at the Perpaduan Stadium. Reigning Olympic champion Carolina Marin of Spain defeated Hong Kong’s Yin Yip Pui 21-16, 21-11 to advance to the second round. The men’s doubles pair of Manu Attri and Sumeeth also crashed out of the competition, losing to Chinese Taipei’s Liao Kuan Hao and Lu Chia Pin 21-18, 18-21, 17-21. World No 19 Jayaram, however, crossed the first-round barrier, brushing aside Chinese Qiao Bin 21-11, 21-8 in 31 minutes. Praneeth gave Chinese legend Lin Dan a run for his money, but the two-time Olympic champion managed to eke out an 18-21, 21-19, 21-18 win in an hour and 11 minutes. The mixed doubles pair of Sumeeth and Sikki fought hard before losing to Dane pair of Kim Astrup and Line Kjaersfeldt 19-21, 21-19, 21-23 in 55 minutes. With IANS inputs.
Malaysia Superseries Premier, Highlights, badminton scores and updates: Ajay Jayaram shocks 4th seed Viktor Axelsen
Indian star shuttlers PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal suffered setbacks in the opening round of the Malaysia Open Superseries Premier, while Ajay Jayaram moved into the men’s singles second round.
 "Malaysia Superseries Premier, Highlights, badminton scores and updates: Ajay Jayaram shocks 4th seed Viktor Axelsen")
Bravo, @ajay_289! Never looked tired and went on with his amazing overall play against Viktor Axelsen. Off to #MalaysiaSSP quarterfinals! 💪
— Shivam Damohe (@mancpunk) April 6, 2017
Bravo, @ajay_289! Never looked tired and went on with his amazing overall play against Viktor Axelsen. Off to #MalaysiaSSP quarterfinals! 💪
— Shivam Damohe (@mancpunk) April 6, 2017
The revenge is taken. Viktor Axelsen defeated Jayaram in #IndiaSS. Ajay returns the favour in #MalaysiaSSP. Outstanding victory @ajay_289
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) April 6, 2017
The revenge is taken. Viktor Axelsen defeated Jayaram in #IndiaSS. Ajay returns the favour in #MalaysiaSSP. Outstanding victory @ajay_289
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) April 6, 2017
Kudos @ajay_289! Outplayed in the first game. Bounces back to defeat Axelsen and book a quarters berth at #MalaysiaSSP. pic.twitter.com/Fe41VGx8ZU
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 6, 2017
Kudos @ajay_289! Outplayed in the first game. Bounces back to defeat Axelsen and book a quarters berth at #MalaysiaSSP. pic.twitter.com/Fe41VGx8ZU
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 6, 2017
Ajay Jayaram wins!
Jayaram beats 4th seed Viktor Axelsen 9-21, 21-14, 21-19 to move into the quarters. What a fightback after dropping the opening game.
Ajay Jayaram wins!
Jayaram beats 4th seed Viktor Axelsen 9-21, 21-14, 21-19 to move into the quarters. What a fightback after dropping the opening game.
It's a thriller! Jayaram 12-12 Axelsen. Come on, Ajay! #MalaysiaSSP
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 6, 2017
It's a thriller! Jayaram 12-12 Axelsen. Come on, Ajay! #MalaysiaSSP
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 6, 2017
What an amazing turnaround from @ajay_289 to take the second game 21-14 against Axelsen. All to play for in the decider now! #MalaysiaSSP
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 6, 2017
What an amazing turnaround from @ajay_289 to take the second game 21-14 against Axelsen. All to play for in the decider now! #MalaysiaSSP
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 6, 2017
Ajay Jayaram levels the match!
Brilliant play from Jayaram and he takes the 2nd game 21-14.
Ajay Jayaram levels the match!
Brilliant play from Jayaram and he takes the 2nd game 21-14.
Viktor Axelsen changes gears and completely dominates the opening game in the end. Wins it 21-9 against Jayaram. #MalaysiaSSP
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 6, 2017
Viktor Axelsen changes gears and completely dominates the opening game in the end. Wins it 21-9 against Jayaram. #MalaysiaSSP
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 6, 2017
Axelsen wins 1st game
Opening games goes to Viktor Axelsen as he dominates Ajay Jayaram with a scoreline of 21-9.
Axelsen wins 1st game
Opening games goes to Viktor Axelsen as he dominates Ajay Jayaram with a scoreline of 21-9.
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