Sai Praneeth couldn't make it to the Japan Open finals, after losing to Japan's Kento Momota in straight sets.

World no.2 Akane Yamaguchi defeated India's PV Sindhi in the quarterfinals of the Japan Open, in a game where she struggled by a possible knee injury.

Sai Praneeth won 42 points in his Japan Open quarterfinal clash against Indonesia's Tommy Sugiarto, as he wrapped up the match in 36 minutes.

PV Sindhu defeated Aya Ohori 11-21, 21-10, 21-13 in her second round match of the Japan Open badminton tournament on Thursday.

B Sai Praneeth beat Kento Nishimoto 21-17, 21-13 in the opening round of the Japan Open badminton tournament on Tuesday.