Indonesia Masters: Kiran George enters quarters; Lakshya, Priyanshu exit - Highlights
Kiran George remained the lone Indian in the competition as he progressed to the quarterfinals with a 21-11 13-21 21-18 victory over Lu Guang Zu of China.
Kiran George will hope to finish off the season on a high. (Source Kiran George/Instagram)
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Indian youngster Kiran George continued his good run in the Indonesia Masters after defeating world number 18 Lu Guang Zu of China to enter the quarter-finals on Thursday.
While Kiran continued his good run, Lakshya Sen and Priyanshu Rajawat lost their respective matches to end their run in the tournament.
Kiran George has stunned another higher-ranked player Lu Guang Zu. The Indian won against world number 18 Chinese shuttler 21-11, 13-21, 21-18.
Antonsen takes out Lakshya Sen after winning the second game 21-18.
It is 13-13 at the moment with Lakshya equalizing and forcing Antonsen into mistakes.
This is the last chance for Lakshya to work his way back into the match. It has been a feisty match till now with Antonsen having the upper hand.
Both players have been on their toes in the second game and Lakshya has a slight lead of 7-6.
Brian was clinical in the second game and won the game 21-14 to knock Priyanshu Rajawat out.
After Antonsen won ten consecutive points, Lakshya found some rhythm back and makes the score 12-15 reducing the big lead.
Priyanshu continues with his unforced errors and Brian Yang takes 11-7 lead in the second game.
After trailing earlier, Antonsen goes on a winning spree to lead 11-7 against Lakshya Sen. Lakshya needs to avoid errors on the net.
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