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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 3:08 AM GMT
Game 2: Zhang starts with a lead
The second game, too, Zhang starts on top of Sindhu. It is 1-0 in the American shuttler's favour.
- 4 Aug 2023 3:07 AM GMT
Beiwen Zhang wins the opening game
Beiwen Zhang wins the opener 21-12.
PV Sindhu is no match for nibble-footed Zhang. While Zhang, the fourth seed, fast and agile, Sindhu struggles to ramp up her defence and attack.
- 4 Aug 2023 3:06 AM GMT
Game 1: Sindhu earns two points, Zhang on game point
Zhang is on the cusp game point. Sindhu wins two points, but Zhang now needs a point to grab a lead in the match.
- 4 Aug 2023 3:05 AM GMT
Game 1: Zhang takes seven points lead
It is 17-10 in Zhang's favour in the opening game. Sindhu is unable to counter Zhang's tactics of playing from the mid-court.
- 4 Aug 2023 3:03 AM GMT
Game: Zhang leads 15-10
Three points for Sindhu, but Zhang maintains a five-point lead over her counterpart.
- 4 Aug 2023 3:02 AM GMT
Game: Points for Sindhu
A couple of points for Sindhu. But she remains behind. Sindhu needs to fine-tune her defence and attack if she wants to make a comeback in the game.
- 4 Aug 2023 3:01 AM GMT
Game 1: Sindhu trails Zhang by 7 points
Zhang races away to 14-7 lead in the opening game. Sindhu is falling behind in the match.
- 4 Aug 2023 3:00 AM GMT
Game 1: Sindhu wins a point, Zhang has the lead
Sindhu breaks Zhang's point streak. But the American shuttler continues to increase her lead. She now has six points lead over the Indian.
- 4 Aug 2023 2:59 AM GMT
Indians in action in quarters
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Game 1: Zhang retains lead at interval
Zhang marches to lead at the first game interval. She has a massive 11-5 lead now.
