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Spain Masters: Saina Nehwal faces defeat in quarterfinals

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Last Updated : Feb 21 2020 | 11:55 PM IST

Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal on Friday faced defeat at the hands of Thailands' Busanan Ongbamrungphan in the quarterfinals of Spain Masters.

Nehwal lost to Ongbamrungphan 20-22, 21-19 in a match that lasted for 45 minutes.

In the first game, both players gave each other tough fought but Ongbamrungphan kept her nerves as she took the game 22-20. Thai shuttler repeated the performance and sealed the match 21-19.

Earlier in the second-round match, Nehwal outclassed Ukraine's Maria Ulitina 21-10, 21-19 in the tournament.

On the other hand, Sameer Verma on Thursday progressed to the quarters of the tournament after defeating Germany's Kai Schaefer 21-14, 16-21, 21-15.

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First Published: Feb 21 2020 | 10:51 PM IST

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