China Masters 2024: Anupama stuns Beiwen Zhang, Sumeeth-Sikki win; Priyanshu, Aakarshi lose - Highlights

Game 1: Aakarshi trails 3-5

Miyazaki claims the lead in the first game.

Up next: Aakarshi Kashyap vs Tomoka Miyazaki

Priyanshu Rajwat loses

DWI Wardoyo wins an epic match as he comes from behind after mostly trailing in the decider to beat Priyanshu Rajwat 22-24, 21-13, 21-18.

Priyanshu will regret this defeat for a long time. He loses this match from a winning position. He was leading 17-14 at one point in the third game and looked well poised to win the match, but Wardoyo fought back to draw level twice at 17-17 and 18-18 before reaching the game and match point chance 20-18. 

The defeat marks Priyanshu's third consecutive first-round exit.  

Wardoyo on game and match point at 20-18

3rd Game: Wardoyo's smash trickles over the net

Unlucky Priyanshu! Wardoyo claims the lead now at 19-18.

3rd Game: Priyanshu goes wide

Wardoyo draws level again at 18-18.

3rd Game: Priyanshu stays ahead

Brilliant play by the two players! Wardoyo reflex return is not enough for him as Priyanshu wins a point with a drive that lands near the baseline. Priyanshu leads 18-17.

3rd Games: Wardoyo draws level

Wardoyo wins his third point in a row with a flat-body smash. Priyanshu's defence falls flat. 17-17 now. 

3rd Game: Wardoyo wins two in a row now

He trails by one point now at 16-17.

3rd Game: Wardoyo wins a point

Priyanshu shows his defensive prowess but Wardoyo manages to win the point by charging at the net to claim the point with a net kill. 

Wardoyo trails 15-17.