Australian Open: Sameer Verma upset Loh Kean, Aakarshi Kashyap, HS Prannoy into quarters - Highlights
Respite for Kiran!!
A rare bit of respite for Kiran after a beautiful touch by him at the net!
Scoreline : Nishimoto 17 : Kiran 4
Kiran Struggles!!
A massive change for Kiran, who is struggling to cope with Nishimoto's experienced play. Kiran appears perplexed by Nishimoto's tactics and skill.
Scoreline : Nishimoto 15 : Kiran 3
Nishimoto leads at second game interval!
Nishimoto takes a huge lead at the interval. Kiran needs to come back much stronger now to equalize the game and push it to a third set.
Scoreline : Nishimoto 11 : Kiran 2
A Long Rally!!
Nishimoto plays a beautiful drop shot after a long rally! The delicate touch left Kiran scrambling, unable to reach the shuttlecock in time.
Scoreline : Nishimoto 8 : Kiran 1
Nervy Mistakes from Kiran!!
Kiran's play is riddled with nervy mistakes, thanks to Nishimoto's aggressive play. The Japanese is now way ahead in the game.
Scoreline : Nishimoto 7 : Kiran 1
Second game starts!!
Nishimoto draws first blood in the second game with a brute overhead shot that was too difficult for the Indian to return.
Scoreline : Nishimoto 1 : Kiran 0
Nishimoto takes first game!!
Nishimoto takes the opening game, whipping it back to Kiran, who was unable to return the shot effectively.
Scoreline : Nishimoto 22 : Kiran 20
Game point denied for Nishimoto!!
Sublime touch from Kiran to deny a game point advantage for Nishimoto
Scoreline : Nishimoto 20 : Kiran 20
Powerful smash from Kiran!!
The Indian player pushes the Japanese opponent, denying them a chance to take a huge lead. Kiran's powerful smash forces the Japanese player to hit it out of bounds.
Scoreline : Nishimoto 19 : Kiran 17
Nishimoto grinds Kiran!!
Nishimoto executes a good cross-court shot, displaying his satisfaction in grinding out points against his opponent by winning four points in a row.
Scoreline : Nishimoto 18 : Kiran 16
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