China Open 2019: After PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal too exits in 1st round
Eighth-seed Saina lost to World No. 22 Cai 9-21, 12-21 in just 24 minutes to bow out of the competition.
Eighth-seed Saina lost to World No. 22 Cai 9-21, 12-21 in just 24 minutes to bow out of the competition.
Osaka will now face US Open champion Bianca Andreescu, whereas Tsitsipus will face world number 19 John Isner.
In the final game, the Indian shuttler looked on course to proceed to the semifinals at one stage as he led 12-7. However, he lost the rhythm and eventually lost 16-21 to crash out of the tournament.
With this loss, India's challenge in the women's singles event has come to an end as Saina Nehwal had made an exit after losing her opening-round clash to Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan.
