Kowloon: PV Sindhu advanced to the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Open Super Series with a 21-10, 21-14 victory over Taiwan’s Hsu Ya Ching.
Earlier on Thursday, Saina Nehwal, who is playing her second major tournament after a long injury break also advanced to the quarterfinals. Saina beat Japan's Sayaka Sato 21-18, 9-21, 21-16.
Saina was made to work hard on the court after she won the first game 21-18. The Japanese shuttler mounted a comeback in the match with a 9-21 win in the second game.
Saina, however, regained her composure back in the final game and won 21-16 to win the match.
Sindhu could end up facing Saina in the semifinals if both players advance to the last 4 of the tournament.
Ajay Jayaram also qualified for the quarterfinals of the tournament with a 21-18, 21-19 victory over Huang Yuxiang.
It turned out to be a disappointing day for HS Prannoy, who suffered a 21-15 11-21 15-21 loss against Malaysia's Chong Wei Feng.
