2016 US Open Grand Prix: HS Prannoy, Ajay Jayaram register wins; Ruthvika knocked out

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HS Prannoy won his match in convincing fashion
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It was yet another good day for India on the courts of California at the US Open Grand Prix Gold with 5 out of the 6 Men’s shuttlers progressing through to Round 3 of the competition.

HS Prannoy registered a an easy straight games win over Joshua Magee 21-8 21-9, as did Ajay Jayaram who defeated Raul Must 21-14 21-9 in his second round match. Sai Praneeth further stretched his impressive run of form, beating BR Sankeerth 21-15 21-17 and Anand Pawat also had won his second round match beating David Obernoster in straight games.

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It wasn’t the similar case in the Women’s Singles as Ruthvika Gadde bowed out in the opening round,losing in three games to Ayumi Mane, but Tanvi Lad registered a comfortbale straight games win over Nikte Sotomayor 21-6 21-9 to move into the next round.

Thursday’s action will see Manu Attri and Sumeeth Reddy play their first match of the competition.

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