Saina cruises to quarters, Kashyap retires hurt round up at French Open
IT WASN'T A GOOD DAY in office for Indian shuttlers plying their trade in French Open Super Series as all from the Indian contingent, except Saina, packed their bags.
The day started with Parupalli Kashyap retired hurt to concede a quarter final spot to Englishman Rajiv Ouseph on Thursday.
not a good day! tore my calf muscle.. in terrible pain! Will get a clear picture once I'm back home.:( RICE treatment for the next 48hrs..
— Parupalli Kashyap (@parupallik) October 22, 2015
During his round of 16 match, reigning Commonwealth Games champion Kashyap lost the first game 11-21 before winning the second game 21-13 at the Pierre de Coubertin Stadium.
World No.10 Kashyap was trailing 2-4 in the deciding game when he opted against continuing the competition due to fitness issues.
On the other hand the man in form and Denmark Open winner Ajay Jayaram lost in a straight set to Houwei Tian of China 18-21, 8-21.
Disappointing performance today. Had my chances in the 1st set. Didn't step it up when it mattered. Lots to learn. Hope to get back stronger
— Ajay Jayaram (@ajay_289) October 22, 2015
HS Prannoy who defeated the Olympics champion bowed out of the match after losing to Ka Long Angus Ng 15-21, 10-21.
Not the kind of result which I expected today . Definitely could not raise my game today . Need to work more hard to win a tournament
— PRANNOY HS (@PRANNOYHSPRI) October 22, 2015
In the doubles category, Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa lost to Muskens E. / Piek S.15-21, 18-21.
Disappointed with the way we played yesterday.Couldve been a much much much better match!Hmm...Got to keep going#Staypostive#Candoit#believe
— Ashwini Ponnappa (@P9Ashwini) October 23, 2015
The day ended on a high, when in the women's singles category, Saina Nehwal, despite losing her no. 1 ranking, qualified to the quarters beating Minatsu Mitani 21-19, 21-16. Minatsu Mitani from Japan has always been a tough opponent to Saina as the previous two meetings in Denmark and Japan, Saina had to be one the losing side. But the Indian ace shuttler hold her nerve and kept Minatsu Mitani at the bay.
Quarterfinals tomorrow 👍👍French open pic.twitter.com/JeYTzo9j9E
— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) October 22, 2015
