BWF World Superseries Finals | PV Sindhu crosses opening hurdle, Kidambi Srikanth loses to Axelsen
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PV Sindhu has started her Dubai Super Series Finals campaign on a positive note after winning her first game against He Bingjiao 21-11, 16-21, 21-18. Meanwhile, in the men's singles event, Kidambi Srikanth suffered a straight loss to Denmark's World No.1 Viktor Axelson 21-13, 21-17.
Sindhu, who had a 4-5 head-to-head record against World No. 9 He Bingjiao, showcased a gritty performance against the left-handed Chinese and managed to end at the top by a margin of 21-11, 16-21, 21-18 in a Group A match that lasted an hour and four minutes. Sindhu showed good
However, in the men's singles, Srikanth went down 21-13, 21-17 against defending champion
Sindhu faces Japan's Sayaka Sato next, while Srikanth will take on Chinese Taipei's Chou Tien Chen on Thursday.