Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu crashed out of the first round of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament after losing in straight games to He Bing Xiao of China here on Tuesday. Seventh seed Sindhu went down to Bing Xiao 14-21, 18-21 in women's singles. With this win, Bing Xiao's record against Sindhu has increased to 10-8.

Former world champion Sindhu could only win two titles this season. This defeat is going to affect his preparations for next month's Commonwealth Games. B Sai Praneeth also lost 16-21, 19-21 to Hans Kristian Solberg Wittingus of Denmark in men's singles. The mixed doubles pair of Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Crasto have also faced a similar situation. The Indian pair crashed out after losing 14-21, 11-21 to Hong Kong's Chang Tak Ching and Ng Wing Yung Hong in just 32 minutes.

Sindhu made a slow start against Bing Xiao. The Chinese soon took a 9-2 lead and was 11-4 at the break. Sindhu then scored four points in a row but was given a comeback opportunity by Bing Xiao. Bing Xiao also took a 5-1 lead in the second game. Sindhu tried to make the match close but she could not stop the Chinese player from winning.

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