India, Jan. 15 -- Kidambi Srikanth defended the India Open conditions, despite the tournament receiving criticism from the likes of Vaishali Rameshbabu. Responding to Mia Blichfeldt's criticism, Srikanth revealed his own experience in Denmark. Blichfeldt had stated that player conditions in the India Open were poor,

Anders Antonsen withdrew from the tournament, and blamed Delhi's pollution. He was also fined USD 5,000 for pulling out.

Speaking to reporters after his opening round win, Srikanth said, "I frankly haven't really read about what she (Mia) said. With my experience, I don't really see... I think the conditions are fine. I don't think any bad things are happening."

"From my own experience, back in 2016-17, I had to wait for an...