Denmark Open  

PV Sindhu, the reigning world champion, defeated Indonesia's Gregoria Tunjung (world number 16) 22-20, 21-18 in the first round of Denmark Open, the World Tour Super 750 tournament

Saina Nehwal, who had reached the final of the Denmark Open last week, continued her good run by beating former world champion Nozomi Okuhara of Japan 10-21, 21-14, 21-17 in an exciting contest

In fact, this was Saina Nehwal's fifth straight defeat against Tai Tzu Ying this year. The Indian had come out second best four times earlier this year - Indonesia Masters, All England Championships, Badminton Asia Championships and in the Jakarta Asian Games

After a tough match against the Chinese, Srikanth will have to play fellow Indian Verma in the quarterfinals to be held later on Friday.