Patumwan, May 13 -- Former World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth upset eighth seed Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in straight games, 21-14, 21-15, in the Round of 32 of the Thailand Open currently underway at the Nimibutr Stadium in Thailand.

Meanwhile, PV Sindhu defeated Chinese Taipei's Tung Ciou-Tong 21-9, 21-12, while Devika Sihag emerged victorious with a 21-19, 13-21, 21-15 win against Japan's Natsuki Nidaira.

Srikanth, entering the tournament fresh from India's Thomas Cup bronze medal finish, left no room for the former world champion to dominate, wrapping up the match in just 30 minutes. He will next face Su Li Yang of Chinese Taipei in the pre-quarterfinals.

In the other men's singles draw, Lakshya Sen, returning from his injury at the Thom...