SUNCHEON: World championships bronze medallist Lakshya Sen and fast-rising Malvika Bansod progressed to the second round of the men's and women's singles competitions respectively after registering gruelling three-game wins at the Korea Open Super 500 badminton tournament here on Tuesday.
While Sen staved off a spirited challenge from local hope Choi Ji Hoon 14-21, 21-16, 21-18 in just over an hour in his opening round match, Bansod rallied her way to notch up a stunning 20-22, 22-20, 21-10 win over world No. 24 Han Yue of China.
