New Delhi: German Open winner, Arvind Bhat, suffered a shock defeat to Ajay Kumar in the qualifying round of the USD 250,000 India Super Series at the Siri Fort Sports Complex yesterday.


Arvind Bhat. PIC/AFP 

The 34-year-old, won the German Open Grand Prix Gold early last month, suffered a 20-22, 21-23 loss to Ajay, who set up a clash with World number one Lee Chong Wei in the main draw.