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.

Ginting takes the opening game

Ginting wins the opening 21-16 against Prannoy.