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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 2:51 PM GMT
Game 2: Satwik-Chirag trails
Astrup-Rasmussen takes a 12-8 lead in the second game. Indians' defence is being tested time and again.
- 25 Aug 2023 2:50 PM GMT
Game 2: Astrup-Rasmussen leads at interval
Astrup-Rasmussen takes a four-point lead at the interval in the second game. Satwik-Chirag trails 7-11 in the second game.
- 25 Aug 2023 2:49 PM GMT
Game 2: Satwik-Chirag wins a 22-shot rally
A point for the Indians as Astrup's service goes wide. The Indians win the next one too. They reduce the Danes' lead with an all-out attack to make it 7-10, winning a 22-shot rally.
- 25 Aug 2023 2:46 PM GMT
Game 2: Swift movement, better control for Rasmussen
Rasmussen makes a terrific transition from the back to the front court to earn a point. The Danes take an 8-5 lead in the second game as both the Indians come on the line.
- 25 Aug 2023 2:44 PM GMT
Game 2: Satwik-Chirag loses a rally
Satwik-Chirag wins two quick points, but the Astrup-Rasmussen replies winning a rally. They now have 6-4 lead.
- 25 Aug 2023 2:43 PM GMT
Game 2: Satwik's return hits net
Astrup-Rasmussen is cruising with points. They now have 5-2 lead with Satwik hitting the net.
- 25 Aug 2023 2:42 PM GMT
Game 2: Astrup-Rasmussen regains lead
Astrup-Rasmussen regains the lead in the second game. It is 3-1 in their favour. The Indians are struggling again. In their last meeting at the BWF World Tour Final, Satwik-Chirag lost in straight games.
- 25 Aug 2023 2:40 PM GMT
Game 2: Satwik-Chirag starts with a lead
Satwik-Chirag starts the second game with a lead as Rasmussen's return goes wide. It is a boisterous atmosphere at the Royal Arena. Challenging situation for the Indians.
- 25 Aug 2023 2:40 PM GMT
Game 2: Satwik-Chirag starts with a lead
Satwik-Chirag starts the second game with a lead as Rasmussen's return goes wide.
- 25 Aug 2023 2:38 PM GMT
Satwik-Chirag loses the first game
It is 21-18. Astrup-Rasmussen wins the first game being the dominant side.
