2 Players Withdrawn After 1 Tested COVID Positive: Yonex-Sunrise India Open

The Yonex-Sunrise India Open badminton tournament continues to be affected by Covid-19, with two players being withdrawn, ahead of their mixed doubles semifinal clash on January 15. Russian mixed doubles player Rodion Alimov tested positive for COVID-19 and was withdrawn, while his mixed doubles partner Alina Davletova was also withdrawn for being in close proximity. Earlier, couple of players had tested positive and had pulled out before the tournament started.