India stumble in opening round of Japan Open as Lakshya, Ayush, Unnati exit

India endured a disappointing time astatine the Japan Open Super 750 arsenic Ayush Shetty, Unnati Hooda and Lakshya Sen each suffered first-round exits. Ayush came closest to an upset, pushing 2nd effect Kunlavut Vitidsarn to 3 games. India's run present rests connected PV Sindhu and mixed doubles brace Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto, who play their second-round matches connected Thursday.