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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 2:57 AM GMT
Game 1: Zhang extends lead
Four quick points for Zhang. Sindhu now trails Zhang by five points in the opening game. Zhang extends lead to 10-5.
- 4 Aug 2023 2:55 AM GMT
Game 1: Sindhu trails Zhang
It is 4-5 in Zhang's favour. Sindhu is not far behind, but Zhang manages to hold on to her lead.
- 4 Aug 2023 2:54 AM GMT
Game 1: Sindhu wins two points, Zhang maintains lead
Sindhu gets two points, but Zhang parries the Indian's challenge and marches to a 4-3 lead in the game one.
- 4 Aug 2023 2:52 AM GMT
Game 1: Zhang starts with a lead
It is 2-1 in the game one, and Zhang takes the first lead in the match.
- 4 Aug 2023 2:47 AM GMT
PV Sindhu in action
PV Sindhu is the first Indian to play in the quarters today. She plays Beiwen Zhang of the USA. Both players have taken the court.
