Australian Open 2023 HIGHLIGHTS: Priyanshu, Prannoy reach semis; Sindhu and Srikanth knocked out - blog
HS Prannoy in action vs Anthony Sinisuka Ginting
Prannoy takes on top seed Anthony Sinisuka Ginting.
Ginting takes a 2-1 lead in the opening game.
Men's singles: Indians in action in quarterfinals
Kidambi Srikanth vs Priyanshu Rajawat at 10:35 AM IST
HS Prannoy vs Anthony Sinisuka Ginting at 11:00 AM IST
It is all over for Sindhu
Zhang wins the second game 21-17 and reaches the semis. It is curtains for Sindhu at the Australian Open. She loses in straight games (12-21, 17-21) in 39 minutes.
Zhang on match point
Three straight points for Zhang; she is on match point. It is 20-17 for Zhang.
Game 2: Zhang gains two points lead
After a close fight so far in the game, Zhang now has a two-point lead over Sindhu. It is 18-16 in the American shuttler's favour.
Game 2: Sindhu levels Zhang
Zhang is not letting Sindhu to take a lead in the game, and that is frustrating the Indian shuttler. Zhang gets a 16-15 lead.
Sindhu levels the game again at 16-16.
Game 2: Sindhu is fighting her way
The match has already crossed half an honour mark. Zhang wins an exhaustive rally to gain 15-14 lead over Sindhu.
Game 2: Sindhu levels the proceeding
Zhang is not leaving no stone unturned to regain her lead. She now has taken 13-12 lead.
But no, Sindhu is not done yet. Sindhu levels the proceeding again at 13-13.
Game 2: Zhang returns with a point
Zhang extends her lead to 12-11. Sindhu is not far behind though in the second game.
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