Dubai: Koen Verhelst defeated Yasir Arafat 21-12, 21-15 in the India Club Western Union UAE Open Badminton tournament.
In another match, Asep Andriana beat Ray Choi 21-10, 21-11. However, in the next match, Andriana lost to Hooman Bagheri 21-14, 22-20.
Results: Men's singles: Sibi Chandrabhanu bt Rajesh M. 21-7, 21-8. Gafoor P. S. bt Arun Kelangath 21-12, 21-11. James Varghese bt Abishek Hemraj 21-4, 21-15. Raghav G. bt Shaji B.21-15, 21-20. Senior veterans' (above 50 years) doubles: K. Lalmoney / Arun Pooviah bt Anto Davis / Anish M. 21-10, 21-10.
