Popov continues dominance
Similar start to the second game as Popov maintains a significant lead on Prannoy.
Prannoy 2-4 Popov
Popov wins first game
And that's a wrap by the Frenchman in the first game! Dominant stuff from Popov, not allowing Prannoy to even reach double figures.
Prannoy 8-21 Popov (0-1)
Not Prannoy's day
So far, not so good for the Indian shuttle as Prannoy seems to be just a shadow of his usual self.
Prannoy 7-19 Popov
Popov leading
At the break of the first game, it's Popov who's leading with a huge margin against the fifth-seeded Prannoy.
Prannoy 4-11 Popov
The Indian opens his account
Slowly but surely, Prannoy manages Popov's quick fire shots and uses his experience.
Prannoy 3-7 Popov
Prannoy yet to open account
Five straight points for Popov as Prannoy just cannot keep up with the French shuttler's smashes.
Prannoy 0-5 Popov
Popov gets first points
A consolatory gesture by the Frenchman as the shuttle hits the net and drops in favour of Popov.
Prannoy 0-2 Popov
Next up, HS Prannoy!
The Indian is set to face French shuttler Christo Popov soon.
That is it, Srikanth loses to Lee in straight sets.
Two Indian knocked out by same player in two days and a bad run in 2023 continues for Kidmabi Srikanth.
It is not looking good for Srikanth.
Lee has exposed Srikanth again in the back court and he is just four points away from winning this game.
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