Japan Masters 2023: HS Prannoy wins; Lakshya, Priyanshu lose in R32 - Highlights

Lakshya, Kodai step into Court 1

We are set for the R32 match between Lakshya Sen and Kodai Naraoka. The match will be played on Court 1. 

The players have stepped onto the court. 

Lakshya Sen in action soon

The famed rivalry between two promising youngsters of contemporary badminton - Lakshya Sen and Kodai Naraoka - will begin shortly. 

Lakshya played Naraoka five times so far. Naraoka has a slender lead over Lakshya at 3-2. 

Priyanshu Rajawat knocked out

Priyanshu Rajawat makes a Round of 32 exit from the Japan Masters Super 500 by suffering a straight-game defeat to Lin Chun-Yi of Chinese Taipei. 

Final result: Lin Chun-Yi beat Priyanshu Rajawat 21-15, 21-12 in 32 minutes 

Lin on match point

Priyanshu's backhand return ruffles the net again. Lin is on match point at 20-12. The Chinese Taipei player has eight match points. 

Game 2: Smash by Priyanshu

Priyanshu plays a smash from the mid-court and wins a point to trail 12-19.

Game 2: Lin leads 18-10

Lin is making Priyanshu move to the backcourt and winning points by forcing the Indian shuttler to play backhand returns. Lin now leads 18-10.

Game 2: Lin hits the net

Priyanshu wins a point. He still trails 9-15. 

Game 2: Priyanshu goes long

Lin extends his lead to 15-8. 

Game 2: Lin takes a 7-point lead

Priyanshu's return hits the net as Lin takes a massive seven-point lead over the Indian shuttler. 

The Chinese Taipei player leads 14-7 now in the second game. 

Game 2: Priyanshu aces the net

Priyanshu aces the net with his brilliant dribbles and reduces Lin's lead to 12-7.