Australian Open 2023 HIGHLIGHTS: Priyanshu, Prannoy reach semis; Sindhu and Srikanth knocked out - blog
Prannoy forces decider
HS Prannoy wins the second game 21-17 to force the decider in the quarterfinal against Anthony Ginting.
Game 2: Ginting saves two game points
Ginting saves two game points to take the second game into 16-20.
Game 2: Prannoy on game point
Prannoy gets his mojo back as he is on the cusp of winning the second game. He leads Ginting 20-14.
Game 2: Prannoy retains lead
Prannoy extends his lead to 15-11 in the second game against Ginting.
Priyanshu reaches semis, Srikanth eliminated
What a seamless finish from Priyanshu! He reaches the semifinal of Australian Open Super 500 with a straight-game win over Kidambi Srikanth.
Priyanshu concedes only eight points in the second game to win it 21-8.
Final result: 21-13, 21-8 in 30 minutes.
Game 2: Prannoy fights back
Prannoy takes an 11-9 lead at the interval in the second game.
Game 2: Priyanshu is unstoppable
Srikanth has no answer to Priyanshu's swift court movement and angled returns. The youngster takes an 18-6 lead over his veteran opponent.
Game 2: Prannoy battles Ginting
Prannoy levels the second game at 9-9. The Indian has to win the second game to stay afloat in the match.
Game 2: Priyanshu cruises to lead
Priyanshu has a swift game; he has no difficult to tame down Srikanth. The Orleans Masters champion now takes 15-4 lead in the second game.
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