Badminton
Australian Open: Sameer Verma upset Loh Kean, Aakarshi Kashyap, HS Prannoy into quarters - Highlights
Catch all the highlights from the second round of the Australian Open Super 500 tournament.
HS Prannoy is back in action at Japan Masters after recovering from a back injury.
Sameer Verma upset former world champion Loh Kean Yew, and HS Prannoy defeated Misha Zilberman of Israel in the second round of the Australian Open Super 500 in Sydney on Thursday.
Kiran George lost to Kenta Nishimoto of Japan.
In women's doubles, Aakarshi Kashyap advanced to the quarterfinals. In mixed doubles, B Sumeeth Reddy - N Sikki Reddy registered a win against Kai Chena Teoh- Kai Qi Teoh.
Highlights:
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- 13 Jun 2024 8:41 AM GMT
Match Point for Prannoy!!
Zilberman makes an error in returning Prannoy's serve, and now Prannoy has six match points
Scoreline : HS Prannoy 20 : Zilberman 14
- 13 Jun 2024 8:39 AM GMT
Zilberman tries!!
Zilberman performs well under pressure, but Prannoy is not actively seeking to dominate the game against him.
Scoreline : HS Prannoy 19 : Zilberman 14
- 13 Jun 2024 8:36 AM GMT
Positive play from Prannoy!
Prannoy earns two consecutive points, showcasing his resilience despite Zilberman's attempted comeback.
Scoreline : HS Prannoy 15 : Zilberman 13
- 13 Jun 2024 8:35 AM GMT
Zilberman equalizes!!
A couple of mistakes at the net cost the Indian the lead. The Israeli managed to equalize at a crucial juncture.
Scoreline : HS Prannoy 13 : Zilberman 13
- 13 Jun 2024 8:31 AM GMT
Prannoy takes lead in the mid-game interval!!
Prannoy looks menacing with his impressive backhand drop shots and powerful overhead smashes. Will this be an easy finish for him? Let's wait and watch.
Scoreline : HS Prannoy 11 : Zilberman 6
- 13 Jun 2024 8:29 AM GMT
Prannoy Misjudges!!
Prannoy played some handsome shots to work the Israeli player around the court before misjudging the shuttle, causing it to go out.
Scoreline : HS Prannoy 10 : Zilberman 6
- 13 Jun 2024 8:26 AM GMT
Beauty from Prannoy!!
Prannoy made Zilberman play to his strengths and eventually made a powerful smash to gain a point
Scoreline : HS Prannoy 8 : Zilberman 4
- 13 Jun 2024 8:25 AM GMT
Second game starts!!
Second game gets underway and Prannoy is already in the lead, stamping his authority by playing beautiful back overhead smashes and subtle drop shots.
Scoreline : HS Prannoy 6 : Zilberman 4
- 13 Jun 2024 8:22 AM GMT
R16 : HS Prannoy takes on Zilberman of Israel!!
Prannoy takes the lead in the match by sealing the first game with a series of powerful smashes and precise net play. His consistent performance under pressure has put him in a favorable position early in the match. Zilberman, on the other hand, is now strategizing for a comeback in the upcoming games, knowing that he needs to adapt to Prannoy's aggressive style of play.
Scoreline : HS Prannoy 21 : Zilberman 17
- 13 Jun 2024 7:00 AM GMT
Clinical win for Nishimoto!!
Nishimoto secured a significant victory in the second game. Kiran was behind the eight ball in the second game due to Nishimoto's fantastic cross-court play and overhead smashes. Although Kiran played well in the first game and gave a tough fight to the world No. 11, he was unable to replicate his performance in the second game. Kiran will live to fight another day!!
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