Commonwealth Games gold medallist Lakshya Sen defeated compatriot Ayush Shetty 21-12, 21-15 in the opening round of the India Open. Sen, the favorite, established an early lead in both games, though Shetty showed improvement in the second. Sen noted the new venue's conditions were tricky, with a fast shuttle and drift, but expects to adapt. He will next face Japan's Kenta Nishimoto. Shetty acknowledged making too many errors and giving Sen significant leads.