Indian shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy notched up contrasting wins to make a positive start to their men’s singles campaign at the Indonesia Masters Super 750 badminton tournament here on Wednesday.

While Srikanth staved off a stiff challenge from World No. 71 France’s Christo Popov 21-18, 15-21, 21-16 in an hour and 15 minutes, former World No. 10 Prannoy saw off Malaysia’s Liew Daren 22-20, 21-19 in the opening round.