World No. 9, Saina defeated Denmark’s Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt 21-10, 21-11 in straight sets.
Another match between PV Sindhu and Singapore’s Yeo JM is underway. Subhankar Dey will fight Indonesian S H Rhustavito later tonight.
Subhankar Dey is the only Indian shuttler left in the men’s singles competition after he defied Indonesia’s Tommy Sugirato in the first round.