Having qualified second in Group C behind Japan, India depended on their singles strength against Korea in the men's quarterfinal in the absence of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Lakshya Sen
During the 60-minute battle, the Indian pair fought hard but were unable to clinch the win.
This was India's best show in a World Badminton Championship for the country bagged two medals for the first time.
Interestingly, Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu have got byes in the opening round.
The 33-year-old was recently appointed as the women's doubles coach by the BAI.
Three Indians -- Srikanth, B Sai Praneeth and Ajay Jayaram -- have qualified in men's singles category .
The 24-year-old recently won the Indonesia Super Series Premier and the Australian Super Series titles.
Srikanth will face face the winner of the match between Chen Long and Lee Hyun Il in the final.
Sindhu won the first game before Tai staged a strong comeback to register a 10-21, 22-20, 21-16 verdict.
Saina will be itching to add another GPG title to her kitty after claiming the Malaysia Masters early in the year.
