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Australian Open 2023 HIGHLIGHTS: Priyanshu, Prannoy reach semis; Sindhu and Srikanth knocked out - blog
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Indian badminton player Priyanshu Rajawat is currently ranked 30th in the BWF World Rankings. (Photo credit: BAI)
PV Sindhu, seeded fifth, is no match for American Beiwen Zhang as the latter defeats her Indian counterpart in straight games (21-12, 21-17) in 39 minutes at the Australian Open quarterfinals on Friday.
This is Zhang's fifth win over Sindhu in 11 meetings.
In men's singles, Priyanshu Rajawat, the Orleans Masters winner in April, defeated former world no. 1 Kidambi Srikanth in straight games 21-13, 21-8.
HS Prannoy, the winner of the Malaysia Masters, fought back from a game down to beat top seed Anthony Sinisuka Ginting in a three-setter (16-21, 21-17, 21-14).
In the semifinals, youngster Priyanshu will face off against Prannoy, ensuring India a spot in the men's singles title clash.
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- 4 Aug 2023 8:04 AM GMT
Game 3: Prannoy takes massive lead
Prannoy is in no mood to let Ginting make a turnaround in the match. The Indian extends his lead to seven points at 15-8.
- 4 Aug 2023 8:03 AM GMT
Game 3: Point for Ginting
Ginting breaks Prannoy's point streak to reduce his lead to 13-8. The game is poised for a terrific finish.
- 4 Aug 2023 8:02 AM GMT
Game 3: Prannoy resumes with two points
Prannoy starts with two points post interval. He has a 13-7 lead over Ginting.
- 4 Aug 2023 7:59 AM GMT
Game 3: Prannoy leads Ginting at interval
Prannoy is cruising in the third game. He now has an 11-7 lead over Ginting at the interval.
- 4 Aug 2023 7:58 AM GMT
Game 3: Ginting trails Prannoy
Ginting remains two points behind Prannoy in the decider. Prannoy leads 9-7.
- 4 Aug 2023 7:56 AM GMT
Game 3: Prannoy retains lead
Prannoy is fighting and not letting Ginting take the lead in the decider. The Indian shuttler now leads 8-5 in the third game.
- 4 Aug 2023 7:55 AM GMT
Game 3: Ginting levels parity
Ginting levels the game at 5-5 in the decider. It seems the third game is going to be too close as both players are showing intent to outwit each other.
- 4 Aug 2023 7:53 AM GMT
Game 3: Ginting fights his way
Ginting fights back with three straight points to reduce Prannoy's lead to 4-3.
- 4 Aug 2023 7:52 AM GMT
Prannoy opens 3rd game with massive lead
Prannoy marches to a 4-0 lead over Ginting in the decider.
