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 10:20 AM GMT
Aakarshi Kashyap exits
Aakarshi Kashyap makes a first-round exit losing to Tomoka Miyazaki 10-21, 18-21.
- 19 Nov 2024 9:57 AM GMT
Game 2: Aakarshi trails 0-2
Miyazaki starts the second game with a down-the-line smash. She leads 2-0.
- 19 Nov 2024 9:54 AM GMT
Aakarshi saves a game point
Miyazaki fails to return Aakarshi's crosscourt return.
