China Open 2023: Prannoy, Lakshya, Treesa-Gayatri knocked out in 1st round - Highlights

Priyanshu Rajawat makes it 21-all in 2nd game

A close fight between Priyanshu Rajawat and Shesar Hiren Rhustavito in the second game. Priyanshu is fighting to force the decider, while Rhustavito is trying to wrap up the match in straight games. 

Shesar Hiren Rhustavito on match point

Shesar Hiren Rhustavito on match point at 20-19 against Priyanshu Rajawat. 

Prannoy knocked out in the first round

Ng Tze Yong wins three back-to-back points to win the decider 21-18 to knock out HS Prannoy from the China Open 2023. 

Final result

Prannoy lost 18-21, 21-13, 18-21

Ng Tze Yong on match point

Ng Tze Yong breaks into a two-point lead to reach the match point chance. He is leading the decider 20-18. 

Game 3: Prannoy 18-18 Ng Tze Yong

It is a very close third game between Prannoy and Ng Tze Yong. The match is poised at 18-18 in the decider. 

Shesar Hiren Rhustavito 14-14 Priyanshu Rajawat in 2nd game

Shesar Hiren Rhustavito fights back in the second game to draw level at 14-14 against Priyanshu Rajawat.

Game 3: Ng Tze Yong draws level again

Ng Tze Yong draws level in the decider again. It is 17-17 now. What is next? Who will win?

Prannoy breaks into an 18-17 lead now.

Game 3: Ng Tze Yong keeps fighting

Ng Tze Yong is making it harder for Prannoy in the decider. It is 15-15.

But Prannoy retains his lead at 16-15. 

Priyanshu takes the lead at 2nd game interval

Priyanshu takes an 11-8 lead at the second game interval against Shesar Hiren Rhustavito.

Game 3: Prannoy retains the lead

Prannoy wides the gap with a 15-13 lead in the decider.