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Indonesia Open 2022 Quarterfinals HIGHLIGHTS: HS Prannoy enters semifinals — Scores, Results, Blog
HS Prannoy locked horns with Denmark's Rasmus Gemke and dominated him to win the match and make it to his second semi-final at the Indonesia Open 2022.
HS Prannoy remains the lone Indian standing at the BWF Super 1000 Indonesia Open 2022 tournament as took on Denmark's Rasmus Gemke in the quarterfinals and won the match in straight games, 21-14, 21-12 in 40 minutes.
Prannoy's last meeting with Gemke before this took place during the Thomas Cup where Prannoy, injured, registered a solid victory against the Dane.
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- 17 Jun 2022 3:24 PM GMT
Great shot placements by both Gemke and Prannoy as the rallies get heated
Prannoy leads 19-14 but the net exchanges are delicious to watch now.
- 17 Jun 2022 3:21 PM GMT
Gemke hits some angled smashes now and tries to cover up!
Prannoy has the lead at 17-12 but Gemke's return game is also improving!
- 17 Jun 2022 3:18 PM GMT
Prannoy keeps his focus and maintains a healthy lead at 15-8
Prannoy keeps adding points to his kitty with some strategic shot placements!
- 17 Jun 2022 3:16 PM GMT
Prannoy leads 11-7!
In the coaching corner of Prannoy, we have Guru Sai Dutt with some tips!
- 17 Jun 2022 3:13 PM GMT
The rallies are intensifying now as Gemke tries to cover up!
A lot of good net exchanges are taking place and Prannoy is being rushed into errors with his return. But Prannoy keeps his nose ahead at 9-6!
- 17 Jun 2022 3:08 PM GMT
Prannoy leads 5-0
Prannoy puts his shots in smart corners and Gemke's returns are becoming errors, often finding the net.
Prannoy keeps his cool and moves ahead.
- 17 Jun 2022 3:07 PM GMT
Prannoy puts away a backhand winners and gets on serve immediately!
Prannoy makes a good start to the match and leads 2-0. Quality shots from the Prannoy racquet as he moves well!
- 17 Jun 2022 3:02 PM GMT
And HS Prannoy has come on court, let's get ready!
It'll be a repeat clash of the dramatic Thomas Cup match between Prannoy and Gemke! On that occasion, Prannoy injured himself badly but went on to win!
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