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Australian Open 2023 HIGHLIGHTS: Priyanshu, Prannoy reach semis; Sindhu and Srikanth knocked out - blog
Catch all the highlights of the Australian Open Super 500 quarterfinals.
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 7:25 AM GMT
Priyanshu wins the opening game
Priyanshu takes the lead in the quarterfinals over Srikanth, winning the opening game 21-13 in 14 minutes.
- 4 Aug 2023 7:25 AM GMT
Game 1: Game point for Priyanshu and Ginting
Priyanshu gains a 20-13 lead over Srikanth, and Ginting has a 20-16 edge over Prannoy in their respective opening game in the quarterfinals.
- 4 Aug 2023 7:22 AM GMT
Game 1: Priyanshu holds on to lead
Priyanshu goes 16-12 up in the opening match against Srikanth.
- 4 Aug 2023 7:21 AM GMT
Game 1: Ginting extends lead
Ginting now has five points lead over Prannoy. He leads 18-13 in the opener.
- 4 Aug 2023 7:20 AM GMT
Game 1: Srikanth fights back
Srikanth fights back to reduce Priyanshu's lead, winning four points. Priyanshu leads to 13-11.
- 4 Aug 2023 7:20 AM GMT
Game 1: Ginting dominates Prannoy
17-12 for Ginting in the opening game. Prannoy struggles to counter Ginting's net game and in-rally variations in pace.
- 4 Aug 2023 7:18 AM GMT
Game 1: Priyanshu increases lead
Priyanshu maintains his lead over Srikanth. He now has a 13-7 lead in the opening game.
- 4 Aug 2023 7:17 AM GMT
Game 1: Priyanshu leads Srikanth at interval
Priyanshu Rajawat wins an 11-6 lead over Kidambi Srikanth at the interval in the first game.
- 4 Aug 2023 7:16 AM GMT
Game 1: Prannoy trails Ginting
Ginting marches to a four-point lead over Prannoy in the opening game. It is 14-10 in the Indonesian's favour.
- 4 Aug 2023 7:15 AM GMT
Game 1: Priyanshu extends lead
Priyanshu gains an 8-6 lead over Srikanth on the opening game.
