Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty of India’s elite men’s doubles combo beat Scotland’s Christopher and Matthew Grimley in the opening round of the India Open on Tuesday.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty of India’s elite men’s doubles combo beat Scotland’s Christopher and Matthew Grimley in the opening round of the India Open on Tuesday. Rankireddy-Shetty defeated the Scottish couple by scores of 21-13, 21-15. The Indian team, who are defending their men’s doubles crown, looked great as they annihilated their opponents in just two games. In addition, the Indian mixed doubles team of Ishan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Crasto were eliminated in the first round.
They lost to the Dutch duo of Robin Tabeling and Selena Piek 11-21, 12-21.
The Indian women’s doubles duo of Haritha Manazhiyil Harinarayanan and Ashna Roy crashed out in the first round after a humiliating 21-4, 21-2 loss to China’s Zhang Shuxian and Zheng.
Former All-England finalist Saina Nehwal will be in action later on Tuesday.
