Badminton
Japan Masters 2023: HS Prannoy wins; Lakshya, Priyanshu lose in R32 - Highlights
Catch the highlights of Indian shuttlers' performances in their Round of 32 matches at the Japan Masters 2023 in Kumamoto, Japan.
FILE PHOTO: HS Prannoy (Source: CGTN)
HS Prannoy won 22-20, 19-21, 21-17 against Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong to book his place in the second round of Japan Masters 2023. He will play against Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in the Round of 16 on Thursday.
On the other hand, Lakshya Sen lost his Round of 32 match against world no. 5 Kodai Naraoka in straight games; 17-21, 10-21. Priyanshu Rajawat also suffered a straight-game (15-21, 12-21) defeat to Lin Chun-Yi of Chinese Taipei in the Round of 32.
As it Happened:
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- 15 Nov 2023 5:01 AM GMT
Game 2: Lin leads 11-6 at the interval
Lin takes a crucial 11-6 lead at the interval of the second game over Priyanshu.
- 15 Nov 2023 5:00 AM GMT
Game 2: Priyanshu's return ruffles the net
Priyanshu's backhand return hits the net as Lin takes a 10-6 lead.
- 15 Nov 2023 4:59 AM GMT
Game 2: Priyanshu's serve goes long
Lin extends his lead to 8-6 as Priyanshu's serve goes long.
- 15 Nov 2023 4:58 AM GMT
Game 2: Lin takes a two-point lead
Priyanshu's backhand return hits the net, and Lin takes a 7-5 lead over the Indian shuttler.
- 15 Nov 2023 4:58 AM GMT
Game 2: Priyanshu draws level
Priyanshu hits a flat smash from the mid-court; Lin cannot do anything about it. The game is now at par at 5-5.
- 15 Nov 2023 4:56 AM GMT
Game 2: Priyanshu trails 3-5
Lin gets off to a superb start in the second game as he takes a 5-3 lead over Priyanshu.
- 15 Nov 2023 4:52 AM GMT
Priyanshu concedes the opening game
Lin takes the lead in the match by winning the opening game 21-15. He wraps up the first game, winning two points in a row.
- 15 Nov 2023 4:51 AM GMT
Game 1: Three points in a row for Priyanshu
Priyanshu's net control is brilliant. He has just tried a half-push over the net cord and the shuttle lands in the deep court.
Priyanshu trails 15-19.
- 15 Nov 2023 4:50 AM GMT
Game 1: Priyanshu goes wide again
Lin extends his lead to 19-12. The Chinese Taipei player is now two points from winning the opening game.
- 15 Nov 2023 4:49 AM GMT
Game 1: Smash by Priyanshu
Priyanshu's deep smash finds no answer from Lin. Priyanshu trails 12-16.
The Indian shuttler's angled return goes wide again. Lin extends his lead to 17-12 and then to 18-12.
