Sivasangari leads charge as Malaysians cruise into last eight
NAGOYA: S. Sivasangari walked on court looking calm and collected at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena, and backed it up with a convincing win as she began her title defence in the women’s singles at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday.
Nagoya - Sivasangari started her title defence with a calm and composed performance in the women's singles at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. She defeated Sri Lanka's Chanithma Sinaly 11-3, 11-5, 11-3 after receiving an opening round bye. The world No. 5 is optimistic about her progress but acknowledges the caliber of opponents she will face in the latter stages of the tournament.
She is enjoying the local cuisine, particularly unagi, and appreciates the respect shown by the Japanese people. Sivasangari will face Hong Kong's Ho Tze Lok in the quarter-finals. Her teammate, Aira Azman, also won her first-round match against Iran's Najmeh Boushehrizadeh and will next take on Chan Sin Yuk. India's Anahat Singh and Malaysia's C. Ameeshenraj advanced in the men's singles, while Syafiq Kamal-Aifa Azman and C. Ameeshenraj-Rachel Arnold won their mixed doubles matches.
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