Sai Praneeth, the defending Men’s Singles champion, suffered an unexpected early exit at the Singapore Badminton Open 2018. Despite his determination to put up a strong fight against his opponents, Praneeth was defeated in the opening round by a lower-ranked player, Yu Igarashi. The match lasted 71 minutes, with Igarashi emerging victorious with a score of 16-21, 21-16, 21-18. Praneeth expressed his disappointment and attributed his loss to low confidence and pressure.
Despite Praneeth’s defeat, there were notable performances from other players. Chou Tien Chen and Ng Ka Long, the top two seeds in Men’s Singles, secured victories in their respective matches. However, Wong Wing Ki, the No.3 seed, was unable to overcome Liew Daren of Malaysia.
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In the Women’s Singles category, Beiwen Zhang and Michelle Li, the No.3 and No.4 seeds respectively, faced tough challenges but managed to advance to the next round. Zhang was defeated by Cai Yanyan of China, while Li won a close match against Lyanny Alessandra Mainaky of Indonesia.
In Men’s Doubles, the top seeds Liao Min Chun and Su Ching Heng suffered a loss to Lee Chun Hei and Or Chin Chung of Hong Kong. Yonny Chung and Tam Chun Hei, another Hong Kong pair, also secured a victory over the No.4 seeds from Germany, Mark Lamsfuss and Marvin Emil Seidel.
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The Women’s Doubles category saw surprises as the No.2 seeds from Indonesia, Della Destiara Haris and Rizki Amelia Pradipta, were defeated by Jessica Pugh and Lauren Smith of England. Additionally, the No.8 seeds, Ashwini Ponnappa and N. Sikki Reddy, were unable to triumph over Ng Tsz Yau and Yuen Sin Ying of Hong Kong.
In Mixed Doubles, the top seeds Tontowi Ahmad and Liliyana Natsir of Indonesia had a comfortable victory over Ou Xuanyi and Cao Tong Wei of China.
Overall, the Singapore Badminton Open 2018 provided thrilling matches and unexpected outcomes. The tournament continues with players showcasing their skills and determination to claim the coveted titles.
FAQs
Q: Who was the defending Men’s Singles champion at the Singapore Badminton Open 2018?
A: Sai Praneeth was the defending Men’s Singles champion.
Q: How did Sai Praneeth perform in the opening round?
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A: Sai Praneeth was shockingly defeated in the opening round by Yu Igarashi.
Q: Who were the top seeds in Men’s Singles?
A: Chou Tien Chen and Ng Ka Long were the top seeds in Men’s Singles.
Q: Which players faced tough challenges in Women’s Singles?
A: Beiwen Zhang and Michelle Li, the No.3 and No.4 seeds respectively, faced tough challenges in Women’s Singles.
Q: Which pair caused a surprise in Women’s Doubles?
A: Jessica Pugh and Lauren Smith of England caused a surprise by defeating the No.2 seeds, Della Destiara Haris and Rizki Amelia Pradipta from Indonesia.
Summary
Sai Praneeth’s quest for defending the Men’s Singles title at the Singapore Badminton Open 2018 came to an early end as he was defeated in the opening round by Yu Igarashi. Despite Praneeth’s disappointment, the tournament showcased thrilling matches and unexpected outcomes. Chou Tien Chen and Ng Ka Long, the top two seeds in Men’s Singles, advanced to the next round. In Women’s Singles, Beiwen Zhang and Michelle Li faced tough challenges but managed to secure victories. The tournament also witnessed surprises in the Doubles categories, with several higher-ranked pairs being defeated by determined opponents. The Singapore Badminton Open 2018 continues with players vying for glory and fighting for the coveted titles. To stay updated on the tournament’s progress, visit Carnegiecentre.com for more information.
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