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 9:27 AM GMT
Game 1: Lakshya loses a long rally
Lakshya is now playing with vigour. He has a better defence now but Kodai manages to extend his lead to 19-17 as Lakshya goes wide.
- 15 Nov 2023 9:25 AM GMT
Game 1: Lakshya smashes from net
Lakshya grabs the opportunity from the net and goes for a smash, charging at Kodai's body.
Lakshya now trails 17-18.
- 15 Nov 2023 9:24 AM GMT
Game 1: It's wide from Lakshya
Kodai extends his lead to 18-15 as Lakshya's return goes wide.
- 15 Nov 2023 9:24 AM GMT
Game 1: Kodai goes long
Lakshya reduces the margin to 15-17 as Kodai's return goes long.
- 15 Nov 2023 9:23 AM GMT
Game 1: Relentless smashing by Lakshya
Lakshya goes for yet another killing smash to breach Kodai's defence. Lakshya trails 14-17 now.
- 15 Nov 2023 9:22 AM GMT
Game 1: Deception from Kodai
What a deceptive shot from Kodai! It is a toss. He does not for a killing smash instead deceives Lakshya with angled return.
Kodai leads 17-13.
- 15 Nov 2023 9:21 AM GMT
Game 1: Smash by Lakshya
Mighty smash by Lakshya from the backcourt. Kodai has no answer to it. Lakshya wins his fourth straight points to reduce Kodai's lead to 16-13.
- 15 Nov 2023 9:20 AM GMT
Game 1: Lakshya wins three points in a row
Lakshya wins three points in a row to trail 12-16.
- 15 Nov 2023 9:20 AM GMT
Game 1: Lakshya trails 11-16
Kodai Naraoka maintains a massive lead over Lakshya at 16-11.
- 15 Nov 2023 9:15 AM GMT
Game 1: Kodai leads 11-7 at the interval
Lakshya's forehand return ruffles the net, Kodai takes an 11-7 lead at the interval.
