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 during his semifinal match at Asian Games (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 12:05 PM GMT
HSP did make a comeback and again take the game to the level terms
Game 3: Lee 9-9 Prannoy
- 15 Nov 2023 12:00 PM GMT
HSP equalise the scoreline again with two quick smashes
Game 3: Lee 3-3 Prannoy
- 15 Nov 2023 11:58 AM GMT
Lee started the third game on high note with a early lead
Game 3: Lee 3-1 Prannoy
- 15 Nov 2023 11:55 AM GMT
HSP drops the second game 19-21, match goes into Tie-breaker
Another comeback for Lee in another set and this time he takes the set 21-19 to force a decider.
- 15 Nov 2023 11:53 AM GMT
The game is tightly held with both players making few errors
Game 2: Lee 19-19 Prannoy
- 15 Nov 2023 11:50 AM GMT
Lee is looking exhausted, don't have any answer of HSP smashes
Game 2: Lee 14-17 Prannoy
