The Swiss Open Badminton Tournament commences Tuesday, with Indian shuttlers poised to make their mark. Star Indian women's badminton player PV Sindhu and men's singles player Lakshya Sen aim to regain their lost form in the tournament.
Sports News: Star women's badminton player PV Sindhu and men's shuttler Lakshya Sen will attempt to regain their form at the $250,000 Swiss Open Badminton Tournament, starting Tuesday. Sindhu's first match will be against India's number two player, Malvika Bansod, while Lakshya Sen will face HS Prannoy, the 2016 champion of this tournament.
Sindhu's Comeback Under Scrutiny
PV Sindhu, who recently exited the All England Championship in the first round, will strive for a b comeback at the Swiss Open. Her opening match is against India's rising badminton star, Malvika Bansod, who is brimming with confidence after recently defeating Singapore's Yeo Jia Min. For Sindhu to advance in the Swiss Open, she must maintain precise control alongside her aggressive style.
Lakshya Sen and Prannoy to Showcase Their Prowess
The men's singles will feature a significant clash between Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy. This will be their first meeting since the Paris Olympics. Lakshya Sen reached the quarterfinals of the All England Championship, while Prannoy was eliminated in the first round. Prannoy holds the advantage of experience, having won the Swiss Open title in 2016.
Expectations from Indian Players
The Swiss Open has historically been a successful tournament for Indian shuttlers. Previously, Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy, Sameer Verma, Saina Nehwal, and the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have all won titles here. Excellent performances are once again expected from the Indian players this time.
In other matches, Aakarshi Kashyap and Anupama Upadhyaya will challenge in the women's singles, while in the men's singles, Kiran George will face Denmark's Rasmus Gemke, and Priyanshu Rajawat will compete against Switzerland's Kuenzi. In women's doubles, the pair of Trisha Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand will also contend for a medal.
