PUBLISHED : 23 Nov 2023 at 04:00
Fourth seed Kunlavut Vitidsarn booked his berth in the last 16 of the US$1 million BWF China Masters in Shenzhen yesterday.
The reigning world champion defeated Srikanth Kidambi of India 21-15, 14-21, 21-13 in the first round at Shenzhen Bay Gymnasium.
He will play Kenta Nishimoto of Japan today for a place in the quarter-finals of the World Tour Super 750 event.
Nishimoto defeated another Indian player Priyanshu Rajawat 21-17, 21-14.
Mixed doubles fifth seeds Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Saspiree Taerattanachai were to face Mark Lamsfuss and Isabel Lohau of Germany later yesterday.
Women’s doubles pairs Benyapa and Nuntakarn Aimsaard and Jongkolphan Kititharakul and Rawinda Prajongjai were also set to…
