This story is from February 21, 2020

Barcelona Spain Masters: Saina Nehwal crashes out, Ajay Jayaram enters semis

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal crashed out of the Barcelona Spain Masters after suffering a straight-game defeat against Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan in the quarterfinals on Friday.
Barcelona Spain Masters: Saina Nehwal crashes out, Ajay Jayaram enters semis
Ajay Jayaram. (BAI Photo)
BARCELONA: Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal crashed out of the Barcelona Spain Masters after suffering a straight-game defeat against Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan in the quarterfinals on Friday.
The Olympic medallist from India, seeded fifth, lost 20-22, 19-21 against her third seeded opponent in a women's singles contest that lasted exactly 45 minutes.
Busanan will play compatriot and sixth seed Pornpawee Chowhuwong in the semifinals on Saturday.

However, Ajay Jayaram kept India's flag flying by entering the men's singles semifinals.
Jayaram defeated France's Thomas Rouxel 21-14, 21-15

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