Japan Masters 2023: HS Prannoy wins; Lakshya, Priyanshu lose in R32 - Highlights

Lee started with the first point of the game

Game 1: Lee 2-0 Prannoy

H.S.Prannoy on court for his R32 clash

H.S.Prannoy is ready for his Round of 32 clash against Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong.

HS Prannoy in action soon

HS Prannoy will take on Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong in the first round of Japan Masters.

This will be their fifth meeting. In their previous four meetings, both players won two matches each. 

Lakshya bows out of Japan Masters

Lakshya makes a first-round exit from Japan Masters as Kodai wins four points in a row to win the second game 21-10. 

Final result: Lakshya Sen loses to Kodai Naraoka 17-21, 10-21 in R32.

Game 2: Lakshya wins two points

But the Indian shuttler still trails by seven points. Kodai is three points away from winning the match. He leads the second game 17-10.

Game 2: Lakshya trails 8-15

Kodai extends his lead to 15-8 in the second game. Kodai is winning points with deceptive shots. 

Game 2: Kodai extends his lead

Lakshya goes long and Kodai extends his lead to 12-8 after the break.

Game 2: Kodai leads 11-8 at interval

Kodai goes for the kill. The shuttle was not too high, but he had enough space to send down the shuttle flat. Lakshya has no chance. 

Kodai takes an 11-8 lead at the interval

Game 2: Kodai hits the net

Lakshya wins two points in a row to trail 8-10.

Game 2: A point for Lakshya

Kodai's return goes wide and Lakshya wins a point to trail 7-10.