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 11:46 AM GMT
HSp slowly running away with the match with a 6 point lead at the moment
Game 2: Lee 8-14 Prannoy
- 15 Nov 2023 11:45 AM GMT
HSP holding on the mid game break with 11-8
Lee is struggling to keep the shuttle within the limits at this end giving HSP an opportunity to grab some points
- 15 Nov 2023 11:41 AM GMT
HSP 7-3 Lee leading
Another Error on the net from Lee, HSP still holding the lead
- 15 Nov 2023 11:35 AM GMT
HSP takes the first set 22-20 after a solid pick up shot on the smash
HSP is one set up in the match, at one point he was leading 14-7 but Lee did make a comeback to take the match to Deuce but HSP somehow recovered and take the game.
