Xtra Time Web Desk : India’s star shuttler PV Sindhu on Wednesday cruised through to the second round of the Syed Modi International Super Tournament with a straight set win over Tanya Hemanth in Women’s singles.
The 26-year-old, who lost in the semifinals at India Open Super 500 last week, thrashed Tanya 21-9, 21-9 at the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium.
A former world champion, Sindhu, will square off against USA’s Lauren Lam, who managed to get past a fighting Ira Sharma 15-21, 21-16, 21-16.
In another match, India’s Kanika Kanwal overcame USA’s Disha Gupta 21-15, 16-21, 21-6 to make a winning start to her campaign.
(News Courtesy : PTI)