Srikanth crashes out; Kharb, Tanvi advance in Orleans Masters Badminton

ORLEANS (FRANCE): (Mar 18) India’s Kidambi Srikanth crashed out in the first round of the men’s singles event while Anmol Kharb and Tanvi Sharma entered the round of 16 in women’s singles event of the Orleans Masters Super Badminton tournament, here on Wednesday.

Srikanth, a former world No.1, lost 12-21, 10-21 against Magnus Johannesen of Denmark whereas Kharb recorded a compelling 21-12, 21-16 victory against Turkey’s Neslihan Arin.

Tanvi also progressed to the next round after defeating Supanida Katethong of Thailand after the latter conceded the match 21-18, 14-12 due to an injury.