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 11:39 AM GMT
Game 2: Beiwen extends her lead
The American shuttler goes 12-3 up with a down-the-line smash. She wins two points in a row as Anupama goes long.
Beiwen wins four points in a row now to lead 15-3.
- 19 Nov 2024 11:31 AM GMT
Anupama seals the first game
Anupama wraps up the first game 21-17 with style as she leaves Beiwen Zhang perplexed with a measured drop shot from the net.
- 19 Nov 2024 11:30 AM GMT
Anupama loses 3 games point in a row
Anupama's crosscourt returns go wide twice. Beiwen saves a game point, but the Indian shuttler still has five game points.
Anupama sends her reverse flick wide. She loses three game points in a row.
- 19 Nov 2024 11:27 AM GMT
Game 1: Anupama wins a rally
Beiwen's toss goes long after a gruelling rally as Anupama takes a 17-11 lead.
- 19 Nov 2024 11:26 AM GMT
Game 1: Beiwen's brilliant drop shot
Anupama fails to reach the shuttle. Beiwen trails 9-16 now.
