Defending champion and second seed Saina Nehwal bowed out of the India Open Super Series badminton tournament on Saturday after losing to Olympic champion Li Xuerui in the semi-final. Saina led the deciding game 14-7, before losing it 19-21 to exit the tournament in front of the home crowd.

Defending champion and second seed Saina Nehwal entered the semi-final of the India Open Super Series tournament on Friday after defeating Sung Ji Hyun of South Korea in a tight contest. Although Saina lost the first game 19-21, she bounced back winning the next two 21-14, 21-19 to enter the semis.

Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and P V Sindhu advanced to the quarter-final of the India Open Super Series badminton tournament on Thursday. Second seed Saina defeated Nichaon Jindapon in straight games, while Sindhu earned a hard fought win against Busanan Ongbumrungpan to enter the quarters.