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Bali: Indian shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy notched up contrasting wins to make a positive start to their men’s singles campaign at the Indonesia Masters Super 750 badminton tournament here on Wednesday. While Srikanth staved off a stiff challenge from world no 71 France’s Christo Popov 21-18 15-21 21-16 in an hour and 15 […]

However, ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal exited the event after retiring hurt in the first round match (21-8, 10-4) against Danish badminton player Mia Blichfeldt.

Prannoy recovered from a game down to beat sixth seed Christie 18-21 21-16 23-21 in a match that lasted an hour and 15 minutes.

Srikanth left with bloodied nose in a nightmarish start for Indian campaign

Another Indian shuttler HS Prannoy also contracted the virus. Both tested for the virus and their reports came with positive results in their third test.