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 6:57 AM GMT
Respite for Kiran!!
A rare bit of respite for Kiran after a beautiful touch by him at the net!
Scoreline : Nishimoto 17 : Kiran 4
- 13 Jun 2024 6:56 AM GMT
Kiran Struggles!!
A massive change for Kiran, who is struggling to cope with Nishimoto's experienced play. Kiran appears perplexed by Nishimoto's tactics and skill.
Scoreline : Nishimoto 15 : Kiran 3
- 13 Jun 2024 6:53 AM GMT
Nishimoto leads at second game interval!
Nishimoto takes a huge lead at the interval. Kiran needs to come back much stronger now to equalize the game and push it to a third set.
Scoreline : Nishimoto 11 : Kiran 2
- 13 Jun 2024 6:49 AM GMT
A Long Rally!!
Nishimoto plays a beautiful drop shot after a long rally! The delicate touch left Kiran scrambling, unable to reach the shuttlecock in time.
Scoreline : Nishimoto 8 : Kiran 1
- 13 Jun 2024 6:47 AM GMT
Nervy Mistakes from Kiran!!
Kiran's play is riddled with nervy mistakes, thanks to Nishimoto's aggressive play. The Japanese is now way ahead in the game.
Scoreline : Nishimoto 7 : Kiran 1
- 13 Jun 2024 6:45 AM GMT
Second game starts!!
Nishimoto draws first blood in the second game with a brute overhead shot that was too difficult for the Indian to return.
Scoreline : Nishimoto 1 : Kiran 0
- 13 Jun 2024 6:42 AM GMT
Nishimoto takes first game!!
Nishimoto takes the opening game, whipping it back to Kiran, who was unable to return the shot effectively.
Scoreline : Nishimoto 22 : Kiran 20
- 13 Jun 2024 6:39 AM GMT
Game point denied for Nishimoto!!
Sublime touch from Kiran to deny a game point advantage for Nishimoto
Scoreline : Nishimoto 20 : Kiran 20
- 13 Jun 2024 6:36 AM GMT
Powerful smash from Kiran!!
The Indian player pushes the Japanese opponent, denying them a chance to take a huge lead. Kiran's powerful smash forces the Japanese player to hit it out of bounds.
Scoreline : Nishimoto 19 : Kiran 17
- 13 Jun 2024 6:33 AM GMT
Nishimoto grinds Kiran!!
Nishimoto executes a good cross-court shot, displaying his satisfaction in grinding out points against his opponent by winning four points in a row.
Scoreline : Nishimoto 18 : Kiran 16
