Japan Open 2022 Quarterfinals LIVE: HS Prannoy loses to Chou Tien-chen in thriller — Scores, Updates, Blog

After the mid-game, HSP faces some pressure from Chou who attacks more

Chou forces a couple of errors from HSP and is hot on the trail.

But HSP leads 13-11

HSP leads 11-7 in the mid-game break!

A great start here for HSP who has his strategy on point in this match!

Close points from both Chou and HSP as Prannoy stays strong on his defense!

Prannoy varies the pace of his shots and leads here 5-3

Chou sneaks in a winner now and takes two points in a row, trails 2-3

Prannoy keeps it light and easy, leads 3-0!

Calm attack from HSP as he has a great start to the match.

A slick forehand winner from Prannoy and he gets on the board first at 1-0

And we are good to begin! Players are on court!

HSP will be opening serve as Chou will receive.

Chou is coming into the tournament after a good week in Tokyo where he won his first-ever medal from the World Championships - a bronze.

The H2H between HSP and Chou is very interesting!

It has always been neck-to-neck fights against the World No. 6 from Chinese Taipei for HS Prannoy as the H2H is at 3-4.

HSP will be looking to level it at 4 ALL with an upset today!

In the last 2 meetings, it was HSP who had the last word.

Here's how HS Prannoy had to fight to enter the quarters!

HS Prannoy had to dig deep against 2021 World Champion Loh Kean Yew in the pre-quarters and he pulled off some great comebacks!