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 3:19 AM GMT
Priyanshu Rajawat in action
Priyanshu Rajawat is currently in action against Shesar Hiren Rhustavito in Court 3.
- 5 Sep 2023 3:18 AM GMT
Game 2: Prannoy earns an 8-point lead
Prannoy takes an eight-point lead in the second game, as he leads 19-11.
- 5 Sep 2023 3:15 AM GMT
Game 2: Ng Tze Yong trails Prannoy
Prannoy marches to a 17-9 lead in the second game. He is close to drawing level.
- 5 Sep 2023 3:13 AM GMT
Game 2: Prannoy extends his lead
Prannoy extends his lead to 15-7 even though Ng tze Yong attempts to fight back in the match.
- 5 Sep 2023 3:11 AM GMT
Game 2: Two points for Ng Tze Yong
Tze Yong wins a couple of points but Prannoy remains the dominant player in the second game. The Indian now has a 13-6 lead.
- 5 Sep 2023 3:08 AM GMT
Game 2: Prannoy retains the lead at the interval
Prannoy takes an 11-3 lead at the second game interval.
- 5 Sep 2023 3:07 AM GMT
Game 2: Prannoy takes a massive lead
Prannoy brakes to a seven-point lead in the second game. He is now leading 9-2. Ng Tze Yong is unable to fightback against Prannoy's surprise attack and his changed approach of playing a speedy game.
- 5 Sep 2023 3:04 AM GMT
Game 2: Ng Tze Yong earns a point
Ng Tze Yong breaks Prannoy's six-point spree to make it 1-6.
- 5 Sep 2023 3:03 AM GMT
Game 2: Prannoy starts aggressively
Prannoy starts the second game aggressively. He wins five points in a row. Ng Tze Yong has yet to open his account.
- 5 Sep 2023 3:00 AM GMT
Ng Tze Yong takes the first game
Ng Tze Yong wins the opening game 21-12. Will Prannoy be able to effect a comeback in the first round of the China Open?
