Australian Open Final HIGHLIGHTS: HS Prannoy loses 90-minute thriller against Weng Hong Yang - Scores, updates, blog

Game 3: Prannoy opens up lead

Prannoy opens up a 2-0 lead in the decider. He seems dejected losing a close second game. 

Yang draws level here as Prannoy goes wide. 

Prannoy forces decider

Yang is relying on a delay tactic. Umpires warns Yang. No result. Prannoy wins a marathon second game 23-21, forcing the decider. What an insane game! 

31-year-old Prannoy leaves 24-year-old Yang gasping for breath. 

Remember, Prannoy beats Chi Yu Jen and Anthony Ginting coming from behind. 

An unforced error from Yang

Third game point for Prannoy. Yang goes wide. 22-21 for Prannoy in the second game. Will Prannoy be 3rd time lucky? 

Yang saves Prannoy's 2nd game point

Yang sends down a flat crosscourt smash. Prannoy falls flat on the court. It is 21-21 in the second game.

Prannoy on game point

A wonderful backhand from Prannoy from the net! He follows a couple of net dribbles and earns the game point from a backhand smash. 

But no respite for him. Yang draws level at 20-20. 

Prannoy replies with a smash after a few crisscrossing exchanges. It is 21-20 for Prannoy. Second game point chance for Prannoy.

Game 2: Prannoy draws level

It is 19-19 in the second game. He leaves Yang worn out. Prannoy is engaging in net exchanges and wins a point drawing Yang close to the net. 

Game 2: Prannoy is a point behind

Prannoy makes it 18-19 with a few jumping returns. Yang plays it into the net. Chinese crowd is booing Prannoy. 

Game 2: Yang takes 19-17 lead

Prannoy's high placement goes wide. Yang takes 19-17 lead in the second game.

Game 2: Yang hits wide

Yang hits wide on the left side. Prannoy trails 17-18 in the match. 

Game 2: Yang back on top

Yang's quick reflex drop shot from the net sees Prannoy hitting the net. 

Prannoy sends the next one out of play. Three crucial points for Yang. He now leads 18-16 in the second game.