BWF World C'Ships HIGHLIGHTS: Prannoy stuns Axelsen, reaches semis; Satwik-Chirag knocked out - Scores, Updates, Blog

Game 1: Axelsen hits a smash on Prannoy's backhand corner

Axelsen hits a smash in Prannoy's backhand corner. The Indian falls on the court. The Dane takes 16-11 lead in the first game. 

Game 1: Axelsen wins a net drill

Axelsen wins the battle at the net and makes it 13-9. 

But after the break, Prannoy ups his game and gets Axelsen at the net to make it 10-13. 

Game 1: Prannoy reduces gap

Axelsen gets his first point after a break. But Prannoy is playing better now. He makes it 8-12 in the first gam, and then 9-12 to reduce the gap. 

Game 1: What a smash from Prannoy!

Prannoy resumes with a point from a smash. He makes it 6-11. 

Game 1: Axelsen on six-point advantage at break

Prannoy earns two quick points, but Axelsen marches to a six-point advantage at the mid-game break. Axelsen leads 11-5 in the first game. 

Game 1: Dream start for Axelsen

Axelsen makes a dream start in the quarterfinal. Axelsen hits a crosscourt smash as Prannoy's return goes wide. The Dane takes a 10-4 lead. 

Game 1: Mistake from Prannoy

Prannoy wastes a chance. He makes a harakiri and hits into the net. Axelsen marches to an 8-2 lead in the first game.  

Game 1: Terrific smash from Axelsen

Body smash from Axelsen. Prannoy just moves away to make way for the shuttle. It is a 5-2 lead for Axelsen. 

Axelsen makes it 6-2 as Prannoy fails to return the shuttle from the net. Five straight points for Axelsen. 

Game 1: Axelsen increases lead

Prannoy's shot finds the net. Axelsen takes a 4-2 lead in the first game in the quarterfinal. 

Game 1: 2-all

Prannoy earns the first point. Axelsen replies with an angled return to make it 1-1. Prannoy would take lead again before Axelsen draws level at 2-2.