China championship

Diksha Dagar: Diksha Dagar made a steady start with a 1-under 72 to finish as the best-placed Indian after the opening round of the China Championship. She was tied for 42nd at the end of the day.

She is returning to action after a short break following the Women’s Indian Open,

Pranavi Urs followed close behind with an even-par 73 to be tied 57th. Among the other Indians in the field, Tvesa Malik and Avani Prashanth carded identical rounds of 1-over 74 to sit in a share of 75th place.