Priyanshu's biggest stage - Indian history at Aus Open
Priyanshu Rajawat will make his maiden appearance in the semi-final of a Super 500 tournament. He blew away Kidambi Srikanth in half an hour yesterday, showing how the youngster is here to stake his claim. Up against him is India's current leading male shuttler. This semifinal ensures that there will be an Indian in the final of the Australian Open.
Can Priyanshu or Prannoy become the third Indian to win the Australian Open after Saina Nehwal (2014, 2016) and Srikanth (2017)?
Prannoy vs Priyanshu after 2 pm
Lee Zii Jia loses a titanic match in three games. The men's doubles semi is next, which will be followed by Prannoy vs Priyanshu. Probably set to start in another hour from now.
Prannoy vs Priyanshu match timing
Two more matches remain before the all-Indian semifinal. Prannoy and Priyanshu, will therefore, take the court not before 1 pm IST.
Match expected to start at 12:30 pm IST
Master vs apprentice match to start at 12:30 pm. In other big news from the day, Intanon has retired from her women's singles semi.
Prannoy vs Priyanshu: Head to head
Saturday's fixture will be the second between Prannoy and Priyanshu. In their last meeting at the Syed Modi India International in January 2022, Prannoy defeated Priyanshu in a three-setter in the pre-quarterfinals.
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