India's top woman shuttler Saina Nehwal [Images] crashed out of the Yonex Sunrise Hong Kong Open Badminton Super Series after losing to higher ranked Tine Rasmussen of Denmark in the singles' first round.

The Indian, ranked 27th in the world, lost 15-21, 21-12, 16-21 to her world number 11 opponent at the Elizabeth Stadium on Tuesday.

No other Indian made it to the prestigious $2,50,000 tournament.