Priyanshu Rajawat knocked out in opening round

India’s Priyanshu Rajawat, on Tuesday, bowed out of the 2024 China Open Super 1000 after a first round loss at the hands of Canada’s Brian Yang.

The Indian, ranked 36th in the world, went down 13-21, 16-21 in just 36 minutes to a higher-ranked Yang.

Rajawat struggled right from the start as Yang opened up an 11-6 lead at the first mid-game interval. The Indian shuttler did try to force his way back into the contest, but to no avail. Yang left no room for error and pocketed points at will as Rajawat conceded the first game 13-21.