Indian challenge ended in the China Open Super Series with both men's singles players RMV Gurusaidutt and Arvind Bhat becoming first-round casualties in Shanghai on Wednesday.
Up against Korean Hyun Il Lee, Gurusaidutt fought hard a three-game match but ended up on the losing side. The Indian lost 21-14, 17-21, 8-21 in a 47-minute battle.
His senior colleague Arvind's fate was no different as the Indian played his heart out before going down 21-23, 6-21 to Yi Lu in a 39-minute match.
Gurusaidutt will play the men's singles qualifiers of the Hong Kong Open next week, while Arvind will take on Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk in the first round.
Up against Korean Hyun Il Lee, Gurusaidutt fought hard a three-game match but ended up on the losing side. The Indian lost 21-14, 17-21, 8-21 in a 47-minute battle.
His senior colleague Arvind's fate was no different as the Indian played his heart out before going down 21-23, 6-21 to Yi Lu in a 39-minute match.
Gurusaidutt will play the men's singles qualifiers of the Hong Kong Open next week, while Arvind will take on Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk in the first round.
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