Syed Modi International: Sourabh Verma loses in final
Sourabh Verma came into the summit clash with a 1-1 head-to-head record, having lost narrowly to Tzu Wei at the Tong Yun Kai Cup in March this year.
Sourabh Verma came into the summit clash with a 1-1 head-to-head record, having lost narrowly to Tzu Wei at the Tong Yun Kai Cup in March this year.
The Women's duo of Simran Singhi and Ritika Thaker made it to the quarterfinals after beating compatriots Riya Mookerjee and Anura Prabhudesai 21-12, 21-15.
Saina has suffered six first round defeats this year as she battled illness and injuries.
Sindhu ended unseeded Indonesian Grigoria Mariska's dream run with a 21-13, 21-14 win in 30 minutes.
