20 Nov 2022
Divya Delhi: Star Indian shuttlers will be seen giving it their all to win the title in the Japan Open, which has already begun. Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was eliminated today after falling to South Korea's Sim Yu Jin in the opening round, which was one of the tournament's biggest shockers. On the very first day, Lakshya Sen gave India hope. To advance to the round of 16, the world No. 18 put on a strong display against Wang Zheng Xing of China, defeating him 21-11, 21-18.Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, ranked 15th in the world, defeated Kim Dong Ju and Kang Min Hyuk of Korea in the men's doubles competition. After taking a while to settle, the Indian duo took the lead and won in 42 minutes at 21-18, 21-10.