Badminton
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 11:51 AM GMT
Game 3: Three points in a row for Anupama
Beiwen's return errs as the shuttle falls in her own court. Anupama leads 10-7.
- 19 Nov 2024 11:48 AM GMT
Game 3: Anupama's crosscourt smash
Beiwen's defensive block goes into the net. Anupama trails 4-6.
- 19 Nov 2024 11:47 AM GMT
Game 3: Anupama's net kill
Anupama reduces the gap with a kill from the net after Beiwen returns a smash from the Indian.
Anupama trails 3-5.
- 19 Nov 2024 11:46 AM GMT
Game 3: Anupama wins a rally
Beiwen guesses it wrong as Anupama's return lands in. Anupama trails 2-5.
