Australian Open: Sameer Verma upset Loh Kean, Aakarshi Kashyap, HS Prannoy into quarters - Highlights
Catch all the highlights from the second round of the Australian Open Super 500 tournament.
HS Prannoy is back in action at Japan Masters after recovering from a back injury.
Sameer Verma upset former world champion Loh Kean Yew, and HS Prannoy defeated Misha Zilberman of Israel in the second round of the Australian Open Super 500 in Sydney on Thursday.
Kiran George lost to Kenta Nishimoto of Japan.
In women's doubles, Aakarshi Kashyap advanced to the quarterfinals. In mixed doubles, B Sumeeth Reddy - N Sikki Reddy registered a win against Kai Chena Teoh- Kai Qi Teoh.
Highlights:
What a comeback from the Indian! After winning the first round, he seemed determined to secure the second game and the match. However, the Singaporean player had other plans, making Verma run around the court with his delicate drop shots and powerful back-hand and overhead smashes. At the beginning of game 3, it appeared that Loh would breeze past Verma, but the Indian did not lose hope and fought until the end, eventually advancing to the Quarterfinals.
Final Scoreline :
The momentum shifted again in the third game as Loh tried to catch Verma with a couple of smashes, but the Indian showed good defense. Ultimately, he sealed the point with a smash of his own that Verma couldn't return.
Scoreline : S Verma 18 : K.Y.Loh 19
After judging the shot to perfection in the previous point, this time Verma made a poor judgment and attempted a last-minute return when Loh had ample time to come to the net and smash it.
Scoreline : S Verma 14 : K.Y.Loh 16
Verma takes the lead for the first time in Game 3, and what a precise judgment he made as the shuttle appeared to be going in but ended up just outside the court.
Scoreline : S Verma 14 : K.Y.Loh 13
A couple of errors cost Loh his healthy lead, allowing Verma to quickly capitalize on the opportunity with six consecutive points for the Indian in a row.
Scoreline : S Verma 11 : K.Y.Loh 11
Loh wins the point with a perfectly-placed smash aimed at Verma's legs. Verma couldn't return it as it was too close to his body. Loh leads in the decider!!
Scoreline : S Verma 5 : K.Y.Loh 11
It's an immaculate drop shot from Loh, which proved impossible for Verma to bend and return effectively.
Scoreline : S Verma 2 : K.Y.Loh 9
Verma's shots are riddled with mistakes; he hits the net more often than not. Loh has a healthy lead and is poised to win the match.
Scoreline : S Verma 1 : K.Y.Loh 7
It was a lengthy rally, and Loh went for a disguised shot near the net. Verma was too slow to react and make a return.
Scoreline : S Verma 0 : K.Y.Loh 3