Women\u2019s singles top seed Hooda overcame compatriot Aakarshi Kashyap 21-13, 21-18, showing sharp control in the rallies and a strong finish in both games. In Men\u2019s Singles, top seed Teh of Singapore got past India\u2019s Rithvik Sanjeevi 21-19, 21-17, staying steady in the tight moments to seal his place in the round of 16.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Former Syed Modi Tournament-winner Srikanth produced a fluent performance to defeat compatriot Kavin Thangam 21-13, 21-10, keeping his campaign on track as he eyes another deep run in Lucknow. Srikanth is seeded fifth in the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Among other key results, seventh seed Rakshitha Sree Santhosh Ramraj opened her women\u2019s singles challenge with a confident 21-12, 21-14 win over Shreya Lele. Kiran George also advanced in the men\u2019s singles section, beating Israel\u2019s Daniil Dubovenko 21-17, 21-9.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In mixed doubles, top seeds Terry Hee and Jin Yujia of Singapore overcame India\u2019s Ayush Makhija and Simran Singhi 23-21, 21-10. In an all-India clash between World Juniors medallists, C Lalramsanga and Taarini Suri edged out Bhavya Chhabra and Vishakha Toppo 25-23, 21-14.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Young sisters Gayatri and Mansa Rawat added another win for the hosts, defeating Arathi Sunil and Varshini Viswanath 21-11, 21-18 in women\u2019s doubles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In mixed doubles, top seeds Terry Hee and Jin Yujia of Singapore overcame India\u2019s Ayush Makhija and Simran Singhi 23-21, 21-10. In an all-India clash between World Juniors medallists, C Lalramsanga and Taarini Suri edged out Bhavya Chhabra and Vishakha Toppo 25-23, 21-14.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India will be without the young sensational Ayush Shetty, who has withdrawn from the event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n