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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who had won their maiden Super 500 title at the Thailand Open in August before reaching the finals at the French Open Super 750. (Photo: AFP)

Satwiksairaj-Chirag crash out of China Open semi-final

The world number 9 Indian pair lost 16-21 20-22 to the top seeds and world number one Marcus and Kevin to bow out of the China Open.

09 Nov 2019 5:41 PM

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will take on top seeds and world no.1 Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo of Indonesia in the semifinals on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

China Open: Pair of Satwik and Chirag enter semi-finals after stunning local favourites

The unseeded Indian duo stunned local favourites Li Jun Hui and Liu Yu Chen 21-19 21-15 in a 43-minute quarterfinal clash.

08 Nov 2019 12:59 PM

Indian shuttler B Sai Praneeth was knocked out of the Fuzhou China Open after facing a defeat against Denmark's Anders Antonsen 20-22, 22-20, 16-21 in the second-round match here on Thursday. (Photo:PTI)

China Open: Sai Praneeth crashes out after losing to Anders Antonsen

In the 84-minute long encounter, Antonsen defeated Praneeth to proceed to the next round.

07 Nov 2019 4:41 PM

Indian mixed doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa on Thursday crashed out of the ongoing Fuzhou China Open here at the Haixia Olympic Center. (Photo:ANI)

Doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Ashwini Ponnappa knocked out of China Open

The duo lost to South Korean players Seo Seung Jae and Chae YuJung 23-21, 21-16 in the second-round match that lasted 40 minutes.

07 Nov 2019 12:59 PM

Indian shuttler Parupalli Kashyap crashed out of the China Open badminton after suffering a straight-game defeat against Denmark's Victor Axelsen here on Thursday.(Photo: AP)

China Open: Parupalli Kashyap knocked out

Kashyap ran out of steam after a decent start against seventh seed Axelsen and went down 13-21 19-21.

07 Nov 2019 11:28 AM

Indian shuttler Sai Praneeth defeated Indonesia's Tommy Sugiarto 15-21, 21-12, 21-10 in the first round match of the Fuzhou China Open on Wednesday. (Photo:AFP)

China Open: Sai Praneeth enters second round after defeating Tommy Sugiarto

In the 52-minute long encounter, Praneeth outclassed his opponent in the second and third games after losing the first game.

06 Nov 2019 2:23 PM

There was no end to Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal's lackluster run of form as the Olympic bronze-medallist crashed out of China Open here on Wednesday following a straight-game opening-round defeat to local favourite Cai Yan Yan. (Photo: File)

China Open: Husband Kashyap cruises into second round, wife Saina bows out

The World No.9 Saina lost 9-21 12-21 in the women's singles clash that lasted just 24 minutes to make an early exit.

06 Nov 2019 12:08 PM

World Champion P V Sindhu suffered a shock defeat to lower-ranked Pai Yu Po of Chinese Taipei. (Photo: AFP)

China Open: Satwiksairaj provides good news after PV Sindhu ouster

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy gave the Indian camp reason to be cheerful with twin victories in the men's and mixed doubles categories.

05 Nov 2019 7:59 PM

World Champion PV Sindhu suffered a shock defeat to lower-ranked Pai Yu Po of Chinese Taipei in the opening round to be ousted from the USD 700,000 China Open here on Tuesday. (Photo: AFP)

China Open: Another early exit for PV Sindhu as she bows out after loss to Pai Yu Po

World No.6 Sindhu lost 13-21 21-18 19-21 to world No.42 Pai in a 74-minute women's singles match.

05 Nov 2019 11:47 AM

Both PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal had made early exits in three successive tournaments at China, Korea and Denmark before somewhat regaining form with a quarterfinal finish at the French Open and the duo will be desperate to go deep in the draw. (Photo: AFP/PTI)

Kidambi Srikanth pulls out of China Open; Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu eye title

Sindhu and Saina will once again be India's best bet as they look to put up a good show this week.

04 Nov 2019 5:29 PM

As agreed at Astana that they will not let differences become disputes, Modi and Xi reaffirmed their former decision, S Jaishankar said. (Photo: Twitter/@MEAIndia)

Modi meets Xi: Peace and tranquility at border will promote Indo-China ties

The Foreign Secretary said discussion between the two nations was seen as constructive and had a forward-moving approach.

05 Sep 2017 12:19 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jingping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit. (Photo: AP)

After India decided to end Doklam standoff, Modi-Xi hold first bilateral talks

The bilateral meeting, on the sidelines of BRICS, comes a week after standoff between both the countries at Doklam was ended.

05 Sep 2017 11:21 AM

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the Dialogue of Emerging Market and Developing Countries on the sideline of the BRICS Summit in Xiamen, China, on Sept 5, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Cooperation key to counter terrorism, cyber crimes, disaster situations: Modi

The Prime Minister said bedrock of India's development lies on 'sabka saath, sabka vikas'.

05 Sep 2017 10:26 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivering his statement, at the Plenary Session of the 9th BRICS Summit, in Xiamen, China. (Photo: AP)

GST India's biggest economic reform: Modi at BRICS Business Council meet

‘Programs like Digital India, Start-Up India and Make in India are changing economic landscape of India,’ he said.

04 Sep 2017 4:37 PM

From left, Brazilian President Michel Temer, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, South Africa's President Jacob Zuma and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi head to their BRICS Summit in Xiamen, Fujian province in China, on Monday, Sept 4, 2017. (Photo: AP)

BRICS leaders deplore N Korea nuke test, name Pak-based terror groups

Leaders call for expeditious finalisation and adoption of Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism by UNGA.

04 Sep 2017 12:24 PM

Addressing the Plenary Session at the 9th annual BRICS summit at Xiamen in China, Modi said India is all geared to eradicate poverty and implement sanitation, better health facilities, education and food security. (Photo: AP)

India set to eradicate poverty, ensure education: Modi at BRICS

PM said affordable, reliable and sustainable access to energy is crucial for development of BRICS nations.

04 Sep 2017 10:36 AM

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, other BRICS leaders at the International Conference Centre in Xiamen. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Chinese Prez Xi welcomes Modi at Xiamen for 9th annual BRICS summit

Both Modi and Xi are expected to hold a bilateral meeting on Tuesday.

04 Sep 2017 8:27 AM

In this Oct 16, 2016 photo, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping as both shake hands with leaders at the BRICS summit in Goa, India. (Photo: AP)

After India calls off standoff at Doklam, Modi, Xi face-to-face at BRICS summit

China has also said BRICS was not an appropriate forum for India to raise the counter-terrorism record of Pakistan, its 'all weather' ally.

02 Sep 2017 9:08 PM

China Open: Saina Nehwal sails into second round

Saina defeated World No 11 Sun Yu 22-20 21-18

11 Nov 2015 11:15 AM

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