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Great Britain's Rajiv Ouseph wins in badminton singles opener

Great Britain's Rajiv Ouseph plays brilliantly to win his opening match of the men's badminton singles tournament.

Great Britain's Rajiv Ouseph won his opening match in the men's badminton singles in a tough encounter.

Rajiv Ouseph produced an excellent display to beat Sweden's Henri Hurskainen and give himself a strong chance of making the tournament's knockout stages.

Ouseph won the match by two sets to one, improving when it mattered to take the third and final set 21-15.

A total of 17 shuttles were used during the Group M match, with the sets scored 22-20 17-21 21-15.

Ouseph will now face Kevin Cordon of Guatemala on Tuesday afternoon, knowing a win will allow the Briton to qualify from the competition's group stage.

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