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Malaysia Masters 2022, Day 2: Sindhu, Kashyap, Praneeth, Prannoy win — HIGHLIGHTS, Scores, Updates, Blog
On Day 2 of Malaysia Masters 2022, Praneeth, Sindhu, Prannoy and Parupalli Kashyap won their matches.
HS Prannoy (Source: Premier Badminton League)
The second day of the Malaysia Masters 2022 saw Sai Praneeth notching a spectacular win over Tokyo semi-finalist Kevin Cordon, 21-8, 21-9.
PV Sindhu had to play a thriller against China's He Bing Jiao before she could win, 21-13, 17-21, 21-15.
Parupalli Kashyap also stepped in all guns blazing against Indonesia's Tommy Sugiarto and won, 16-21, 21-16, 21-16.
HS Prannoy also recorded a fine victory over Frenchman Brice Leverdez, 21-19, 21-14.
Meanwhile, Sameer Verma lost to fourth-seeded Chou Tien Chen ( 10-21, 21-12, 21-14), Saina Nehwal lost to Kim Ga Eun (16-21, 21-17, 21-14) and the duo of Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy also suffered a defeat to an Indonesian pair (21-19, 18-21, 21-16) to exit in the first round.
All highlights here:
Live Updates
- 6 July 2022 6:24 AM GMT
Next up - we'll have a tough one featuring PV Sindhu and He Bing Jiao!
PV Sindhu, who just celebrated her birthday yesterday will have a tough challenge on her plate as she will have to go up against He Bing Jiao, her opponent from the Tokyo bronze medal match.
Of late, Sindhu suffered a first-round loss to Bing Jiao at the Indonesia Open 2022.
- 6 July 2022 4:58 AM GMT
A costly service error and Chou Tien Chen wins the match!
Tough luck for Sameer Verma as he played a great match today but it is Chou Tien Chen who recorded his third victory over Verma, 21-10, 12-21, 14-21 to move into the next round.
Come back stronger, Sameer!
- 6 July 2022 4:50 AM GMT
Sameer Verma gets into groove, trails 9-12!
Sameer Verma is attempting a cover-up and is getting creative with the angles of his returns. A delight to watch him play always.
- 6 July 2022 4:43 AM GMT
Really good rallies happening and Sameer keeps up as well!
Some solid lifts from Sameer and great attack from Chou, things have become intense in this decider. Chou leads 7-3. Come on, Sameer!
- 6 July 2022 4:40 AM GMT
Beautiful neck-to-neck rally now, Chou gets on top!
Quite a bit of quality badminton happening early in this decider as both players tighten up at the net play. It's 3-2 with Chou leading
