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Kidambi Out of Denmark Open After Losing Quarterfinals
India's campaign at the Denmark Open came to an end on October 16 after the country's ace shuttler Kidambi Srikanth faced a loss against Taipei's Chou Tien Chen. The world number two defeated Srikanth 22-20, 13-21, 16-21 in a 61-minute quarterfinal at Odense. Reportedly, Srikanth will next appear for the Asia Tour which is scheduled for next January in Thailand.
Tags: Badminton, Kidambi Srikanth, Denmark Open, Chou Tien Chen
Courtesy: The Times Of India
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Denmark Open: Kidambi Srikanth Beats Jason Anthony, Enters Quarterfinals
Former world number one shuttler Kidambi Srikanth entered the Denmark Open quarterfinals after marking a 33-minute victory against Canada's Jason Anthony Ho-Shue with 21-15, 21-14 score in the second round. "It is definitely a match where I can understand where I'm at," said the 24-year-old after securing the victory. The Indian ace shuttler will face Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei next match.
Tags: Kidambi Srikanth, Jason Anthony Ho-Shue, Denmark Open, Quarterfinals
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Denmark Open: Kidambi Srikanth Enters Second Round After Beating Toby Penty
Ace Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth defeated England's Toby Penty by 21-12, 21-18 in the first round of the Denmark Open Super 750 on October 14. Srikanth will now be facing either Subhankar Dey or Jason Anthony Ho-Shue in second round. Besides Srikanth, Lakshya Sen has also entered the second round of the tournament. Notably, the Super 750 is the only badminton event being played this year.
Tags: Badminton, Denmark Open, Kidambi Srikanth, Covid-19
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Ajay Jayaram Stopped From Flying To Denmark For Badminton Series
Indian badminton player Ajay Jayaram on October 9 tweeted that he was restricted to board flight from Bangalore to Denmark for the upcoming Denmark Open Super Series. Despite carrying a valid visa and other essential documents, the player was not allowed to fly in British Airlines. He also urged the Sports Minister and the Prime Minister to take step in this regard. Reportedly, other Indian shuttlers have left to Denmark.
Tags: Ajay Jayaram, Denmark Open, British Airways, Badminton
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Amid COVID Scare, PV Sindhu Decides Not to Play Denmark Open
World Champion PV Sindhu on September 17 withdrew from the upcoming Denmark Open. The 25-year-old expressed that it is too risky to travel all the way to Denmark for one match during the pandemic. However, the Olympic Silver medalist agreed to take part in the now postponed Thomas and Uber Cup Finals after the BAI President requested her. The Denmark Open is scheduled from October 13-18.
Tags: PV Sindhu, Denmark Open, Badminton, Covid-19
Courtesy: ESPN
