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 9:40 AM GMT
Game 2: Lakshya's backhand return finds the net
Kodai extends his lead to 10-6 in the second game.
- 15 Nov 2023 9:39 AM GMT
Game 2: Kodai wins a sapping rally
Kodai has so much deception in his hand. He wins a sapping with a deceptive shot from the net. It just trickles over the net cord. Lakshya rolls on the ground.
Kodai leads 9-6.
- 15 Nov 2023 9:37 AM GMT
Game 2: Laksh draws level
Lakshya smashes again and Kodai's return goes wide. It is 6-6 now.
- 15 Nov 2023 9:36 AM GMT
Game 2: Smash by Lakshya
Kodai sends a toss and Lakshya goes for a smash from the backcourt. Kodai stretches himself but cannot return it. Lakshya trails 5-6.
- 15 Nov 2023 9:35 AM GMT
Game 2: Lakshya's toss goes wide
Kodai extends his lead to 5-3 in the second game.
- 15 Nov 2023 9:32 AM GMT
Game 2: Lakshya smashes
Lakshya sends down a smash, Kodai has no chance. Lakshya wins his first point and trails 2-3.
He equals the parity now with a crosscourt winner. It is 3-3 now.
- 15 Nov 2023 9:30 AM GMT
Game 2: Lakshya vs Kodai
Kodai gets off the mark as Lakshya's smash goes wide.
- 15 Nov 2023 9:28 AM GMT
Kodai wins the opening game
Kodai wins the first game 21-17. Lakshya's late comeback in the game does not bode well for him.
- 15 Nov 2023 9:27 AM GMT
Kodai on game point
Kodai reaches on game point after winning two points in a row at 20-17.
