The top seed smoothly defeated the South Korean duo of Oh Seojin and Min-Woo Lee 11-7, 11-10 in Pool A, using a mix of finesse and control to secure the win in a quick, intense match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, compatriots Rahul Baitha and Suraj Chand defeated Singapore\u2019s Samuel Quek Wei Yi\/Justin Yap 11-3, 11-3, but narrowly lost to Japan\u2019s Naoki Hayashi\/Ren Makino 8-11, 11-8, 6-11 in Pool B.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In mixed doubles, second seeds Velavan and Joshna Chinappa defeated Cordelia Hsu and Pan Hong Rui (TPE) 11-2, 11-3 in Pool B, aiming to surpass their previous year\u2019s bronze medal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In women\u2019s doubles, second seeds Joshna and Rathika Seelan won all three matches on the first day in six-team Pool B. They defeated Singapore\u2019s Jayna Lim and Jacintha Han 11-5, 11-5, Japan\u2019s Sugimoto Risa and Erisa Sano 11-9, 11-8, and fellow Indians Janet Vidhi and Pooja Arthi 11-5, 11-8.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Seventh seed Janet and Pooja won their remaining two matches of the day. They defeated higher-seeded Sugimoto and Erisa with scores of 8-11, 11-4, 11-5, where Janet showed remarkable court coverage, and Pooja executed decisive finishes. They also overcame Singapore\u2019s Wai Lynn Au Yeong and Naisha Singh, with scores of 9-11, 11-6, 11-8.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Last year, India claimed victory in all three categories, with Abhay and Anahat Singh winning the mixed title and Anahat, together with seasoned player Joshna Chinappa, taking the women\u2019s titles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Seventh seed Janet and Pooja won their remaining two matches of the day. They defeated higher-seeded Sugimoto and Erisa with scores of 8-11, 11-4, 11-5, where Janet showed remarkable court coverage, and Pooja executed decisive finishes. They also overcame Singapore\u2019s Wai Lynn Au Yeong and Naisha Singh, with scores of 9-11, 11-6, 11-8.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Abhay's last appearance at the British Open ended with a narrow loss to Egyptian world No 8 Mohamad Zakaria, who won 9-11, 4-11, 11-7, 10-12 in a tight match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n