Malaysia Masters 2023: PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth start campaign with wins

Later tonight, Lakshya Sen, Prannnoy HS and Malvika Bansod will be in action.

Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth started their campaign at the ongoing Malaysia Masters 2023 on a winning note on Wednesday. In her women's singles first-round match, the Olympic gold medalist PV Sindhu won against Line Christophersen of Denmark.

Sindhu emerged victorious by 21-13, 17-21, 21-18. Sindhu made a great start, winning the first game comprehensively. In the second game, the Danish made a comeback and won a close-fought game. Sindhu managed to hold her nerves and despite Line's competitiveness, she won the final game by 21-18 to advance to the next round. In his first-round men's singles match, Kidambi defeated France's Toma Junior Popov. The Indian made light work of Popov, defeating him within two straight games by 21-12, 21-16.

Later tonight, Lakshya Sen, Prannnoy HS and Malvika Bansod will be in action. Malaysia Masters started on May 23 and will go on till May 28. (ANI)