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China Masters 2024: Anupama stuns Beiwen Zhang, Sumeeth-Sikki win; Priyanshu, Aakarshi lose - Highlights
Catch highlights of Indian shuttlers' performances in the first round of the China Masters in Shenzhen, China on Tuesday.
FILE PHOTO: Anupama Upadhyaya in action at the 37th National Games in Goa. (Photo credit: Special Arrangement)
Anupama Upadhyaya registered the day's biggest win from the Indian standpoint at the China Masters in Shenzhen, China on Tuesday.
Anupama, ranked 50th in the BWF world rankings, stunned World No. 15 Beiwen Zhang 21-17, 8-21, 22-20 to reach the pre-quarterfinals of the Super 750 event.
However, Priyanshu Rajawat and Aakarshi Kashyap made first-round exits, losing to Chico Dwi Wardoyo and Tomoka Miyazaki, respectively.
In mixed doubles, B Sumeeth Reddy and N Sikki Reddy - India's sole pair competing at the event - defeated Presley Smith and Jennie Gai of the USA 23-21, 17-21, 21-17 to secure their spot in the pre-quarterfinals.
Catch highlights:
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- 19 Nov 2024 9:03 AM GMT
B Sumeeth Reddy-N Sikki Reddy advance to 2nd round
India's sole mixed doubles pairing of B Sumeeth Reddy and N Sikki Reddy defeat Presley Smith and Jennie Gai of the USA 23-21, 17-21, 21-17 to secure their spot in the pre-quarterfinals.
- 19 Nov 2024 9:00 AM GMT
Priyanshu trails in the 2nd game
Wardoyo keeps Priyanshu guessing in the second game as the Indonesian player claims a 9-6 lead.
- 19 Nov 2024 8:51 AM GMT
Priyanshu wins the first game.
A tight win for Priyanshu as Chico drags the game close. Priyanshu wins 24-22 and has the upper hand in the tie at the moment.
- 19 Nov 2024 8:35 AM GMT
Priyanshu races to a big lead.
Priyanshu has a lead of 13-9 now and he has put his foot strongly in the game at the moment.
- 19 Nov 2024 8:30 AM GMT
A solid start for Priyanshu.
The Indian shuttler has started well but he needs to stay ahead in the game. With couple of winners, he leads 7-6 at the moment.
