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 2:18 AM GMT
Sindhu 12-12 Chaiwan
Sindhu makes it all square with a deceptive drop-shot. SHe is picking up her pace and showcasing her natural abilities.
- 30 Jun 2022 2:17 AM GMT
Sindhu 10-11 Chaiwan
Brilliant positioning by Sindhu. Almost closes the gap with Chaiwan.
- 30 Jun 2022 2:16 AM GMT
Sindhu 9-11 Chaiwan
Sindhu makes a sharp recovery to win four points in a row. The Thai still has a two-point cushion at the interval mark of the first game.
- 30 Jun 2022 2:13 AM GMT
Sindhu 6-8 Chaiwan
Chaiwan commits an error to keep it outside the court. Sindhu wins point.
- 30 Jun 2022 2:12 AM GMT
Sindhu 5-7 Chaiwan
That doesn't connect well in Sindhu's racquet who hits it way wide of the court.
- 30 Jun 2022 2:11 AM GMT
Sindhu 3-4 Chaiwan
Another deception by the Thai forcing Sindhu to the back and keeping the return close to the net.
- 30 Jun 2022 2:10 AM GMT
Cross court smashes by Chaiwan
Chaiwan picks up the lead with her crosscourt games putting pressure on SIndhu.
- 30 Jun 2022 2:04 AM GMT
Sindhu and Chaiwan make their way to the court
We are moments away for the RD-16 encounter to begin!
