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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 3:20 AM GMT
Game 2: Sindhu trails Zhang 10-11 at interval
Despite Sindhu fighting back, Zhang wins a long rally to take an 11-10 lead at the interval in the second game.
- 4 Aug 2023 3:18 AM GMT
Game 2: Neck-to-neck battle
It is 10-10 in the second game. Sindhu is now fighting for survival.
- 4 Aug 2023 3:18 AM GMT
Game 2: Sindhu gains lead over Zhang
For the first time in the match, Sindhu gains a 10-9 lead over Zhang.
- 4 Aug 2023 3:17 AM GMT
Game 2: Sindhu trails Zhang
Sindhu is yet to take a lead in the match. Sindhu wins a point to make it 8-9.
- 4 Aug 2023 3:16 AM GMT
Game 2: Zhang increases lead
Zhang increases her lead to two points, taking 9-7 lead in the second game
- 4 Aug 2023 3:15 AM GMT
Game 2: Sindhu levels again
Three points for Sindhu. She levels the game. But again, Zhang manages to hold the lead. It is 8-7 in her favour.
- 4 Aug 2023 3:14 AM GMT
Game 2: Zhang extends lead
Zhang gains a three-point lead over Sindhu. It is 7-4. Like the first game, the American shuttler is willing to wrap up the game fast.
- 4 Aug 2023 3:12 AM GMT
Game 2: Sindhu levels the game
Two quick points for Sindhu. She levels the second game. But Zhang is managing to find ways to extend her lead.
It is 5-4 in Zhang's favour.
- 4 Aug 2023 3:11 AM GMT
Game 2: Zhang maintains the tempo
Sindhu wins a couple of points. But Zhang carries her form forward to the second game, taking a 4-2 lead.
- 4 Aug 2023 3:10 AM GMT
Game 2: Zhang wins a rally
Zhang wins a rally and extends her lead to 2-1. Sindhu is looking out of sorts and slow now.
