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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 11:59 AM GMT
Game 3: Anupama wins the net battle
Anupama plays the shuttle closer to the net and engages in a drill. Beiwen plays the shuttle into the net. Anupama leads 18-14.
- 19 Nov 2024 11:59 AM GMT
Game 3: Beiwen reduces the gap
Poor judgement by Anupama as Beiwen's toss lands in. Beiwen trails 14-16.
- 19 Nov 2024 11:56 AM GMT
Game 3: Anupama extends her lead to 16-11
Beiwen's deft placement from the net, Anupama has no chance at all. But the Indian decides to review it. And Anupama wins it to claim a five-point lead at 16-11.