March 13, New Delhi – Young Indian badminton player Tharun Mannepalli advanced to the second round of the Swiss Open tournament after his opponent, Kenta Nishimoto, retired in Basel.The 24-year-old Mannepalli, ranked 43rd in the world, was leading 16-21, 21-16, 7-2 when the fifth-seeded...
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Basel, March 12 Indian shuttler Kiran George was eliminated in the men's singles pre-quarterfinals after losing to Hong Kong's Jason Gunawan, while young Tharun Mannepalli advanced to the second round after his opponent Kenta Nishimoto retired in the deciding set at the Swiss Open here.George...
Basel, March 11 Kiran George produced a stunning straight-game victory over former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore, in a mixed day for Indian shuttlers at the Swiss Open here on Wednesday.Kiran, ranked 42 in the world, defeated the third seed Loh 23-21, 21-19 in his opening round...