Hong Kong Open: Srikanth gets first round walkover
The HinduKidambi Srikanth advanced to the men’s singles second round without playing a shot after his opponent Kento Momota pulled out. While, Sourabh Verma entered the main draw of the Hong Kong Open after clinching straight-game wins in his two qualifying clashes here on Tuesday. Sindhu, Saina Nehwal eye comeback A few days back, the 24-year-old Momota had beaten Taiwan’s world number two Chou Tien-chen to claim his 10th title of the year at the Fuzhou China Open. Sourabh, seeded fourth in the qualifiers, first defeated Thailand’s Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk 21-15, 21-19 before getting the better of Lucas Claerbout of France 21-19, 21-19 in the final qualifying round. But in another mixed doubles first round match, the Indian duo of Pranaav Jerry Chopra and N. Sikki Reddy lost 10-21, 18-21 to the third seeded Thai pair of Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Sapsiree Taerattanachai to bow out of the tournament.