India star shuttler and London Olympic bronze medallist was knocked out of China Open Super 1000 tournament after suffering first round defeat against Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan in the women's singles on Wednesday.

Former world No. 1 Nehwal was beaten 10-21, 17-21 by World No. 19 Ongbamrungphan in a match that lasted over 44 minutes. It was Nehal's second successive defeat to the Thai player.

India star shuttler and London Olympic bronze medallist was knocked out of China Open Super 1000 tournament after suffering first round defeat against Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan in the women's singles on Wednesday.

Former world No. 1 Nehwal was beaten 10-21, 17-21 by World No. 19 Ongbamrungphan in a match that lasted over 44 minutes. It was Nehal's second successive defeat to the Thai player.