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 2:29 AM GMT
Chaiwan puts up surprising comeback to win the first game
An unfortunate outcome for Sindhu, who clearly struggled against Chaiwan's brilliant positioning giving away the first game for 19-21.
- 30 Jun 2022 2:27 AM GMT
Sindhu 19-19 Chaiwan
Another quick smash by Chaiwan. Sindhu cautious with a tight situation.
- 30 Jun 2022 2:24 AM GMT
Sindhu leads by 18-17
Chaiwan hits it to the net to give Sindhu an edge in the last moment of the game.
- 30 Jun 2022 2:22 AM GMT
Sindhu 16-16 Chaiwan
Good attack by Sindhu. Maintains her body smashes at a consistent pace to draw level with Chaiwan.
- 30 Jun 2022 2:21 AM GMT
Sindhu 14-16 Chaiwan
Chaiwan keeps her positioning right to again gain a two-point lead.
- 30 Jun 2022 2:20 AM GMT
Sindhu leads by 14-13
A long rally culminates with Chaiwan making a powerful hit outside the court. Sindhu finally bags a lead here.
