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 9:32 AM GMT
3rd Game: Priyanshu smashes and marches
Wardoyo plays yet another toss and Priyanshu plays a jump smash to extend his lead to 17-14.
- 19 Nov 2024 9:31 AM GMT
3rd Games: Priyanshu charges at the net
Priyanshu smashes as Wardoyo plays a toss. The Indian maintains a two-point lead at 16-14.
- 19 Nov 2024 9:31 AM GMT
3rd Game: Priyanshu's poor shot at the net
He stretches and plays the shuttle into the net after Wardoyo brings him closer to the net. Wardoyo wins back to back point now to trail 14-15.
- 19 Nov 2024 9:30 AM GMT
3rd Game: Priyanshu's body smash
Wardoyo plays it wide from his face. Priyanshu leads 15-11.
- 19 Nov 2024 9:20 AM GMT
3rd Game: Priyanshu's brilliant defence forces Wardoyo to commit an error
Wardoyo goes for a drive. Priyanshu returns that with a cross-blade shot. Wardoyo tries to beat the Indian with a long drive, but it is way, way long. Priyanshu leads 10-6.
- 19 Nov 2024 9:18 AM GMT
3rd Game: Priyanshu leads 9-5
Wardoyo's reverse flick ruffles the net as Priyanshu extends his lead to 8-5. The Indian makes it two points in a row now to lead 9-5.
- 19 Nov 2024 9:18 AM GMT
3rd Game: Wardoyo wins two points in a row
Priyanshu loses two quick points as Wardoyo rallies back to trail 5-7.
