The 30-year-old Indian shuttler had an impressive run in the $75,000 BWF Tour Super 100 tournament before caving in tamely 14-21, 10-21 to Shesar in 28 minutes.
Rediff.com presents some memorable moments from the September 27 to October 6 meet. Take a look.
Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich overcame extreme heat and humidity to win the World Championship midnight marathon on Friday, in a gruelling test of survival that saw nearly a third of the 70 starters fail to reach the finish line.
As the curtains fall on another year, Rediff.com brings you all the action from the sports field that defined 2019.