Swiss Open: Sindhu cruises into QF, Saina out

Basel, March 24 : Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu progressed to the quarterfinal stage of Swiss Open Super 300 badminton tournament beating Neslihan Yigit 21-19, 21-14 in the Round of 16 here on Thursday. Sindhu will play either Line Christophersen of Denmark or Michelle Li of Canada in the quarterfinal match. Saina Nehwal, however, crashed out after losing 21-17, 13-21, 13-21 to Kisona Selvaduray of Malaysia. In another women’s singles match, youngster Ashmita Chaliha suffered 18-21, 20-22 defeat at the hands of Kristy Gilmor of Canada. BAV RKM

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