French Super Series: Saina, Ajay through to 2nd Round; Sourabh out

Saina Nehwal is the top seed in the French Open Super Series women’s singles tournament and she live up to her seeding by winning her first round match against Chinese Li Han by 21-11, 16-21, 21-19. Now Saina will face Thai player Sapsiree Taerattanachai in the second round. Saina has a good record against Taerattanachai, having won both her matches against her previously.

In men’s singles, Ajay Jayaram won his first round match against Suppanyu Avihingsanon by the score 21-16, 21-17. On the other hand, Sourabh Varma lost his opening match against Sony Dwi Kuncoro by 20-22, 16-21.

Scorecard

Saina Nehwal	21	16	21
Li Han	11	21	19

Ajay Jayaram	21	21
Suppanyu Avihingsanon	16	17

Sourabh Varma	20	16
Sony Dwi Kuncoro	22	21