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 11:25 AM GMT
Game 1: Beiwen's crosscourt return goes wide
Anupama wins a rally and adds two more points to her tally as Beiwen plays wide and then into the net.
Anupama leads 16-7.
- 19 Nov 2024 11:24 AM GMT
Game 1: Anupama extends her lead
Beiwen's services hits the net. Anupama claims an 14-5 lead in the match.
- 19 Nov 2024 11:23 AM GMT
Game 1: Beiwen's down-the-line smash
The American player wins a point to trail 5-12.
- 19 Nov 2024 11:22 AM GMT
Game 1: Anupama leads 11-3 at the interval
Beiwen plays Anupama's drifting toss into the net. The Indian shuttler leads 11-3 at the interval.
- 19 Nov 2024 11:21 AM GMT
Game 1: Beiwen's down-the-line smash goes wide
Anupama claims a six-point lead at 9-3.
- 19 Nov 2024 11:20 AM GMT
Game 1: Anupama extends her lead
Anupama's wide reach means Beiwen has to play hard. She plays a long return. Anupama goes 7-2 up in the game.
- 19 Nov 2024 11:18 AM GMT
Game 1: Anupama draws the first blood
Anupama starts with a drop shot to win the first point of the match. Beiwen gets the next one. The score is 1-1.
