China Open began on 17th September 2019 and is currently underway at Changzhou. first round of Women's Singles was played on 18th of September, where Saina Nehwal of India faced Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand. World Champion, PV Sindhu, also h a match where she faced China's Li Xue Rui. In Men's Singles, India's Sai Praneeth faced Thailand's Suppanyu Avihingsan.

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PV Sindhu and Praneeth Progress To Round 2

PV Sindhu dominated Xue Rui and claimed match in just two games. scoreline for Sindhu re 21-18 in first game and 21-12 in second game. Xue Rui seemed desperate for a revival but Sindhu did t let her get an edge over her in match which lasted just 35 minutes.

On men's side, Sai Praneeth played excellently against Thailand's Avihingsan. He won first game and came very close to winning second one as well. Avihingsan ended up edging him out in second game, ending it at 21-23. However, Sai Praneeth returned to dominance in third game, winning game with 21 points to his credit while Avihingsan stayed stuck at 14.

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Nehwal Tries, But To Avail

In Women's Singles, Saina Nehwal of India played Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand. first game was dominated by Busanan as she ended up winning it with a scoreline of 21-10. Nehwal fought well in second game and scorecard depicted same as both players were tied at 12-12, at one st of game. Busanan n picked up pace and went on to defeat Nehwal, 21-17. match ended in just two games and Saina was out of China Open.

PV Sindhu will w play Pornpawee Chochuwong in Round of 16 and Sai Praneeth will play Lu Guangzu of China for Men's Round of 16.

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