Overview
- HS Prannoy stopped his opening match against Indonesia’s Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo after clutching his right ribs, taking a medical timeout, then retiring at 8-16.
- Reports say the injury followed a cross-court smash, and the 33-year-old World Championship bronze medallist walked off in visible discomfort.
- Ayush Shetty lost 18-21, 18-21 to Su Li Yang of Chinese Taipei to cap a tough start for India in men’s singles.
- Kiran George fell 14-21, 22-20, 14-21 to former world champion Loh Kean Yew, while Anupama Upadhyaya went down 16-21, 15-21 to fourth seed Putri Wardani.
- Mixed pair Mohit Jaglan and Lakshita Jaglan were beaten 7-21, 14-21 by Japan’s Yuichi Shimogami and Sayaka Hobara, with top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty not entered.