Prannoy through to the semifinal, assured of a medal

Prannoy is an absulote champion! He finishes it off with a down-the-line smash. Coach Gopichand and Gurusai Dutt celebrate. Prannoy falls flat on the court. He beats Lee Zii Jia after saving two match points and finally wins the game 22-20 and the match 2-1. Prannoy has assured himself and India at least a bronze medal - a historic first for India in men's singles since Syed Modi in 1982 - now by making it to the semis.

Final result: HS Prannoy beats Lee Zii Jia 21-16, 21-23, 22-20