Badminton
Malaysia Open 2022, Day 3 LIVE: Sindhu, Prannoy reach quarters — Scores, Updates, Results
PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy have reached quarterfinals. Parupalli Kashyap lost. Satwik-Chirag will fight it out at the Malaysia Open 2022 for the quarters spot. Follow all badminton updates live.
PV Sindhu (File Photo/AP)
Welcome to the live blog of The Bridge from Day 3 of the Malaysia Open 2022!
PV Sindhu beats Phittayaporn Chaiwan by 19-21, 21-9, 21-14 to reach the quarterfinals. HS Prannoy pulled off a massive upset by defeating World No. 4 Chinese Taipei player Chou Tien Chen in straight games, 21-15, 21-17 to also enter the quarterfinals.
As the day progressed, Parupalli Kashyap played a decent match but ultimately lost to Thai sensation Kunlavut Vitidsarn, 21-19, 21-10.
The doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will also be eyeing quarterfinal berth at the Super 750 tournament.
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Live Updates
- 30 Jun 2022 3:43 AM GMT
Prannoy takes a massive 6-point lead!
Prannoy makes his cross-court winners look so effortless, Chou is struggling!
- 30 Jun 2022 3:38 AM GMT
Prannoy finds good angles, leads 10-7!
Prannoy returns the shots in great angles and keeps Chou guessing! A 3-point cushion to him.
- 30 Jun 2022 3:35 AM GMT
Quite a close start to the match, Prannoy trails 5-6!
Both players are getting into the groove and playing close net shots!
- 30 Jun 2022 3:32 AM GMT
It's time for some HS Prannoy action!
HS Prannoy has a tough challenge on his plate as he will take on Chou Tien Chen, the fourth seed here!
- 30 Jun 2022 3:07 AM GMT
There it is, Sindhu wins the match by 19-21, 21-9, 21-14
Despite losing the first game, SIndhu showcases her dominance to come back in the second game and the decider to defeat Thailand's Phittayaporn Chaiwan. She moves into the quarterfinals.
