Bali: Lakshya Sen India fought hard before going down in a direct match to the top seed Kento Momota in Japan in the opening round of the Indonesian Super 1000 event on Tuesday.
The 21-year-old from Almora, who has lost the game directly to Momotha in the 16th of last week, lost 21-23, 15-21 to the world champion twice from Japan in 53 minutes.
In another single match, Parupalli Kashyap fell 11-21, 14-21 to Loh Kean Yew Singapore to bow from the competition.
Men’s double pair from Mr.
Arjun and Dhruv Kapila lost 20-22, 13-21 to Korea Choi Solgyu and Kim Wonho in the opening round.
Venkat Gaurav Prasad and Juhi Admbelled also suffered a gloomy day when they fell 12-21, 4-21 to Germany Pair of Jones Ralfy Jansen and Linda Efler.
Lakshya, Kashyap lost in Indonesia Opener
