Badminton
China Open 2023: Prannoy, Lakshya, Treesa-Gayatri knocked out in 1st round - Highlights
HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen and Priyanshu Rajawat made a shock opening-round exit from the China Open Super 1000.
FILE PHOTO: Lakshya Sen put up a bold fight in the Japan Open semifinal in Tokyo on July 29, 2023. (Photo Credit: BAI)
HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen and Priyanshu Rajawat made a shock opening-round exit from the China Open Super 1000 badminton tournament on Tuesday. HS Prannoy go down to Malaysia’s Ng Tze Yong 12-21 21-13 18-21. Reigning Commonwealth Games champion Lakshya Sen crashed out to Anders Antonsen of Denmark 21-23 21-16 9-21. Priyanshu Rajawat went down 13-21 24-26 to Indonesia’s Shesar Hiren Rhustavito.
In women's doubles, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand lost to world no.1 Chen Qing Chen and Jia Yi Fan of China 18-21 11-21. In men doubles, MR Arjun and Dhruv Kapila lost to Keiichiro Matsui-Yoshinori Takeuchi of Japan 21-23, 19-21.
Live Updates
- 5 Sep 2023 7:18 AM GMT
Game 2: Antonsen wins a long rally
Antonsen levels the second game at 15-15 after winning a long rally against Lakshya Sen. Who will win this game?
- 5 Sep 2023 7:15 AM GMT
Game 2: Antonsen reduces Lakshya's lead
Antonsen wins two points to reduce Lakshya's lead to 12-13.
But the Indian does not take much time to widen the gap at 14-12.
- 5 Sep 2023 7:09 AM GMT
Game 2: Lakshya Sen retains his lead at the interval
Lakshya Sen maintains an 11-8 lead at the stroke of the first game break against Anders Antonsen.
- 5 Sep 2023 7:07 AM GMT
Game 2: Lakshya increases the lead
Lakshya Sen cruises to a 9-7 lead in the second game. Will the Indian shuttler make a comeback in the match?
- 5 Sep 2023 7:02 AM GMT
Game 2: Lakshya gains 4-3 lead
Lakshya Sen fights back to gain a 4-3 lead over Antonsen in the second game.
- 5 Sep 2023 7:01 AM GMT
Game 2: Antonsen starts with a lead
Antonsen maintains his momentum and takes a 3-2 lead in the second game against Lakshya.
- 5 Sep 2023 6:58 AM GMT
Lakshya Sen concedes the first game
Antonsen wins the closely fought first game 23-21 against Lakshya Sen. The Indian leads the game for most part of it, but the Dane manages to take the game and the lead in the match for holding his nerves at the crucial moment.
- 5 Sep 2023 6:53 AM GMT
Game 1: Antonsen fights back
Antonsen wins three quick points to make it 20-21 and then 21-21 in the first game.
Antonsen now takes a 22-21 lead.
- 5 Sep 2023 6:51 AM GMT
Lakshya Sen on game point
Lakshya wins two back-to-back points to earn two game points chance against Anderson. The Indian leads 20-18 in the first game.
- 5 Sep 2023 6:49 AM GMT
Game 1: Lakshya maintains lead
Lakshya Sen maintains a two-point lead over Antonsen. The Indian now has an 18-16 lead near the finish of the first game.
