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BWF World C'Ships HIGHLIGHTS: Prannoy stuns Axelsen, reaches semis; Satwik-Chirag knocked out - Scores, Updates, Blog
Catch the highlights of Indian shuttlers' quarterfinal matches at the BWF World Championships 2023 from Royal Arena, Copenhagen.
HS Prannoy won the Malaysia Masters title, World Championships and Asian Games bronze in 2023. (Source: BWF)
HS Prannoy, the world no. 9, stunned top seed and reigning world champion Viktor Axelsen in a three-setter in the quarterfinal to ensure himself a medal at the BWF World Championships on Friday. Prannoy will now be in contention for a gold medal as he cruised to the semifinals.
World no. 2 Indian men's doubles duo of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, however, lost to Anders Rasmussen and Kim Astrup in the quarterfinal.
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- 25 Aug 2023 4:11 PM GMT
HS Prannoy takes the court
HS Prannoy takes on top seed and defending champion Viktor Axelsen.
Axelsen to serve.
- 25 Aug 2023 3:15 PM GMT
HS Prannoy in action
HS Prannoy, the lone Indian who remains in contention, faces world no. 1 Viktor Axelsen in the quarterfinals.
- 25 Aug 2023 3:04 PM GMT
Satwik-Chirag knocked out
Astrup-Rasmussen beats second-seed Satwik-Chirag 21-18, 21-19. The Danes ensure themselves a medal at the BWF World Championships. The local heroes make an animated celebration as the fans cheer them.
Heartbreak for Satwik-Chirag. A lost chance for them. They were the better-ranked pair and in form. They will have to return home empty-handed.
- 25 Aug 2023 3:02 PM GMT
Game 2: Match point opportunity for the Danes
The Danes are now two points from winning the match. They have a 19-17 lead. A nerve-wracking game. Satwik-Chirag makes it 18-19.
But Satwik goes wide. Match point opportunity for the Danes.
- 25 Aug 2023 3:00 PM GMT
Game 2: Astrup targets Satwik's right shoulder again
Astrup is coming up with an accurate placement as he targets Satwik's right shoulder and earns 18-16 lead in the second game.
- 25 Aug 2023 2:59 PM GMT
Game 2: Satwik-Chirag draws level
Satwik-Chirag wins two back-to-back points to draw level at 15-15.
Astrup replies with a top spin to retain a 16-15 lead.
- 25 Aug 2023 2:57 PM GMT
Game 2: Astrup-Rasmussen retains lead
Satwik's return goes wide. The Dane targetted his right shoulder. He couldn't find an angle. It is 15-13 lead for Astrup-Rasmussen.
- 25 Aug 2023 2:56 PM GMT
Game 2: Indians reduce the gap
Good defence by Satwik. The Indians reduce the margin to 13-14 in the second game. They won three quick points.
- 25 Aug 2023 2:54 PM GMT
Game 2: Satwik's return finds the net
Satwik's return finds the net. The Danes take a 14-10 lead in the second game.
