Sania Nehwal advance into the second round of women's singles in China Open

Indian shuttler and new National Champion Saina Nehwal will meet fifth seed Akane Yamaguchi of Japan today in the second round women's singles of the China Open Super Series Premier. Saina trounced Zhang Beiwan of America in straight games, 21-12, 21-13 to enter second round. 

In another match, World number two and Rio Olympics



Silver medalists P V. Sindhu will taken on Chinese qualifier Yue Han after she defeated her Japanese opponent Sayaka Sato 24-22 23-21.

In Men's singles event, H.S. Prannoy who defeated Korean Lee Lee Dong-keun 18-21, 21-16, 21-19 to reach the Men's second round will clash with Hong Kong's Yiu Lee today.