Ritwik Races Into Kolkata Draw

India's Ritwik Bhattacharya wasted little time reserving his place in the main draw of the Kolkata International after winning today's qualifying finals match in the former Indian capital. The 25-year-old from New Delhi despatched compatriot Supreet Singh 11-7 11-2 11-3 in just 18 minutes.

Pakistan's Basit Ashfaq pulled off a notable upset over England's Lee Drew. The 19-year-old from Lahore upset Drew, ranked more than 30 places higher in the world, 7-11 11-6 9-11 11-5 11-1 in 49 minutes to claim a place in the first round alongside fellow Pakistani Khayal Muhammad Khan, who beat Christopher Gordon, of the USA, 11-8 11-8 11-8.

The final qualifying place went to Cameron White who won an all-Australian clash with Tony James 9-11 11-2 11-7 11-6.

Qualifying finals:
Ritwik Bhattacharya (IND) bt Supreet Singh (IND) 11-7, 11-2, 11-3 (18m)
Basit Ashfaq (PAK) bt Lee Drew (ENG) 7-11, 11-6, 9-11, 11-5, 11-1 (49m)
Cameron White (AUS) bt Tony James (AUS) 9-11, 11-2, 11-7, 11-6 (40m)
Khayal Muhammad Khan (PAK) bt Christopher Gordon (USA) 11-8, 11-8, 11-8 (50m)