Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth to skip Hong Kong Open

New Delhi: After missing the China Open, Kidambi Srikanth has now decided to give next week’s Hong Kong Super Series a miss to be in the best shape for the Dubai Super Series Final in December.

“Srikanth is much better. The injury has almost healed.But we wanted to ensure that he is 100 per cent before he plays a tournament, not even 90 per cent, so we decided to give him another week’s time rest. We want him to be very good in the



tournament he plays,” India physio C Kiran told PTI.

The 25-year-old had pulled out of the China Open Super Series Premier after his doctor advised him a week’s rest following a muscle strain. The World No. 2 Indian holds the numero uno status in the Destination Dubai ranking and will carry India’s title hopes after being in rampaging form this season, where he won four titles after reaching five finals.