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:
Live Updates
- 15 Nov 2023 4:37 AM GMT
Game 1: Close fight
Brilliant assessment from Priyanshu; he levels the first game 2-2 against Lin, whose toss goes long.
- 15 Nov 2023 4:36 AM GMT
Game 1: Priyanshu vs Lin
Lin serves. Both players start with a few net dribbles before playing tosses. Priyanshu concedes the first point by finding the net.
- 15 Nov 2023 4:32 AM GMT
Priyanshu steps into Court 3
Priyanshu Rajawat and Lin Chun-Yi step into Court 3. We are all set for action now.
- 15 Nov 2023 4:13 AM GMT
Priyanshu Rajawat in action soon
World no. 30 Priyanshu Rajawat, who won his maiden BWF World Tour title at Orleans Masters in France in April, will face off against world no. 21 Lin Chun-Yi of Chinese Taipei.
This is their first meeting.
- 15 Nov 2023 4:11 AM GMT
Matches and timing
Priyanshu Rajawat vs Lin Chun-Yi 10:00 AM IST
Lakshya Sen vs Kodai Naraoka 11:30 AM IST
HS Prannoy vs Lee Cheuk Yiu 2:50 PM IST
- 15 Nov 2023 4:08 AM GMT
Hello and welcome
Welcome to our live blog for the Japan Masters 2023 badminton tournament. Three Indians - Priyanshu Rajawat, Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy - will be playing their R32 match on Wednesday. Stay tuned for regular updates!
