Japan Open 2023 HIGHLIGHTS: Prannoy and Satwik-Chirag knocked out in quarters; Lakshya reaches semis

Game 1: Axelsen takes 11-8 lead at interval

A challenge goes unsuccessfully for Axelsen, Prannoy takes a point a take to make it 8-10. 

Axelsen makes an amend in the next rally, with Prannoy's shot going wide. It is 11-8 in Axelsen's favour at mid-game interval.

Game 1: Axelsen takes 10-7 lead

Axelsen serves, a couple of exchanges but the third one, a return from Prannoy finds the net. Axelsen takes 9-6 lead in game one.

A point for Prannoy too. Good judgment from the Indian, he let Axelsen's return fly out of action. It is 7-9 now.

But no respite in the next rally for Prannoy, a fine angle from Axelsen. It finds Prannoy wanting, his return hits the net. Axelsen takes 10-7 lead

Game: Two quick points for Prannoy

Prannoy reduces the margin and grabs two back-to-back points to trail 6-8.

Game 1: Axelsen leads 8-4

Crosscourt smash from Alxelsen, he extends the lead to 8-4. Prannoy is nowhere near to the shuttle. His slow movement does not help.

Game 1: Axelsen takes massive lead

Good judgement and fine placement of the shuttle give Axelsen 5-1 lead over Prannoy in Game 1

Coming up shortly: HS Prannoy vs Viktor Axelsen

India's HS Prannoy is taking on world no. 1 Viktor Axelsen shortly in Court 1. The winner of this match will face Kodai Naraoka of Japan in the semifinals.

Up next: Viktor Axelsen vs HS Prannoy

World no. 10 HS Prannoy will take on world no. 1 Viktor Axelsen later today in the quarterfinals. Stay tuned with us for more updates.

Lee Yang and Wang Chin-Lin beats Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

Satwik and Chirag are out of Japan Open. Lee and Wang do not concede the first match point chance this time in the third game. They win the gruelling battle 21-15, 23-25, 21-16 in 69 minutes. 

Game 3: Three quick point for Satwik-Chirag

It 16-19 now. Satwik and Chirag earn three consecutive points. A scare for Lee as he lands on his right shoulder and seems in pain. He is fine. 

Game 3: Point for Satwik-Chirag

Wang sends a return from Chirag out of play. A point for the Indians. 14-19 in the third game.