Freshly reinstated in the top 10 of the BWF world rankings, the Asian Games gold medallists produced a clinical performance to outclass the Malaysian pair 21-13, 21-15 in just 36 minutes. The Indian duo started strong, racing to a 6-1 lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Though the Malaysians clawed back to within one point at 10-9, Satwik and Chirag surged ahead to take the opening game with ease. The second game was more competitive, with the Malaysians staying close until 13-14, but the Indians then pulled away with a four-point burst to seal the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In women\u2019s singles, rising stars Anmol Kharb and Tasnim Mir advanced to the main draw after impressive wins in their respective qualification matches. Anmol defeated Azerbaijan\u2019s Keisha Fatimah Azzahra 21-11, 21-13, while Tasnim came through a tough three-game battle against Thailand\u2019s Tidapron Kleebyeesun, winning 21-14, 13-21, 21-17.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tasnim will now face top seed and Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei of China, while Anmol is set to take on Thailand\u2019s second seed Busanan Ongbamrungphan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, it wasn\u2019t a good outing for the top-seeded women\u2019s doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, who suffered a hard-fought first-round exit. The Indian pair lost to Lin Xiao Min and Peng Yu Wei of Chinese Taipei 21-16, 20-22, 15-21 in an hour-long encounter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In men's doubles qualifiers, Dingku Singh Konthoujam and Amaan Mohammad secured a spot in the main draw with a 21-18, 21-17 win over Hong Kong\u2019s Law Cheuk Him and Yeung Shing Choi. They now face compatriots Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy and Sai Pratheek K. in the next round.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, it wasn\u2019t a good outing for the top-seeded women\u2019s doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, who suffered a hard-fought first-round exit. The Indian pair lost to Lin Xiao Min and Peng Yu Wei of Chinese Taipei 21-16, 20-22, 15-21 in an hour-long encounter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Meiraba Luwang Maisnam\u2019s campaign ended in the qualification stage after a 15-21, 21-17, 13-21 defeat to China\u2019s Zhu Xuan Chen.<\/p>\r\n\r\n