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 9:40 AM GMT
Priyanshu Rajwat loses
DWI Wardoyo wins an epic match as he comes from behind after mostly trailing in the decider to beat Priyanshu Rajwat 22-24, 21-13, 21-18.
Priyanshu will regret this defeat for a long time. He loses this match from a winning position. He was leading 17-14 at one point in the third game and looked well poised to win the match, but Wardoyo fought back to draw level twice at 17-17 and 18-18 before reaching the game and match point chance 20-18.
The defeat marks Priyanshu's third consecutive first-round exit.
- 19 Nov 2024 9:37 AM GMT
3rd Game: Wardoyo's smash trickles over the net
Unlucky Priyanshu! Wardoyo claims the lead now at 19-18.
- 19 Nov 2024 9:36 AM GMT
3rd Game: Priyanshu stays ahead
Brilliant play by the two players! Wardoyo reflex return is not enough for him as Priyanshu wins a point with a drive that lands near the baseline. Priyanshu leads 18-17.
- 19 Nov 2024 9:35 AM GMT
3rd Games: Wardoyo draws level
Wardoyo wins his third point in a row with a flat-body smash. Priyanshu's defence falls flat. 17-17 now.
- 19 Nov 2024 9:33 AM GMT
3rd Game: Wardoyo wins a point
Priyanshu shows his defensive prowess but Wardoyo manages to win the point by charging at the net to claim the point with a net kill.
Wardoyo trails 15-17.
