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 12 Indian shuttler Tharun Mannepalli advanced to the men's singles second round after his opponent, Kenta Nishimoto of Japan, retired in the deciding game at the Swiss Open here.Mannepalli, ranked 43rd in the world, was leading 16-21, 21-16, 7-2 when the fifth-seeded Nishimoto...