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Syed Modi International, Day 4 LIVE: Prannoy loses, Sindhu makes it to semis — Blog, Scores, Updates, Results
Semi-final spots are up for grabs as PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy make their bid for it at the Syed Modi International. Follow live.
Welcome to the live blog of The Bridge from Day 4 of the Syed Modi International 2022.
It's quarter-finals day at the Syed Modi International 2022 where we'll bring you exciting badminton action that is taking place at the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium in Lucknow. There are two incredibly exciting clashes slated for today with double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu eyeing a semi-final berth along with HS Prannoy, as well.
While Sindhu, the top seed at the tournament takes on Thailand's Supanida Katethong and hopes to get her revenge for losing to the Thai player in the semi-finals of the India Open, Prannoy, who survived a scare against Priyanshu Rajawat, will go up against Arnaud Merkle.
Follow all badminton action LIVE here:
Live Updates
- 21 Jan 2022 11:48 AM GMT
Supanida means business here with some classy dropshots!
Supanida gets off on the board first and takes a 2-0 lead!
- 21 Jan 2022 11:46 AM GMT
It's PV Sindhu vs Supanida Katethong next!
PV Sindhu will be looking for revenge as she takes on Supanida Katethong. Sindhu lost in the semis to Katethong and therefore, will be looking to mend the history today!
Let's go!
- 21 Jan 2022 11:42 AM GMT
HS Prannoy loses to the unseeded Arnaud Merkle
It is Frenchman Arnaud Merkle who goes into the semi-finals of the Syed Modi International as he defeats Prannoy in straight sets, 21-19, 21-16.
Come back stronger, Prannoy. It clearly wasn't his day.
- 21 Jan 2022 11:39 AM GMT
Too many unforced errors from Prannoy
Merkle just hurt his leg and is limping a bit but Prannoy's rallies are also tiring him out.
It is MATCH POINT for Merkle who leads 20-15.
- 21 Jan 2022 11:35 AM GMT
Merkle roars loudly after landing a cross-court smash!
The finish line is near for the Frenchman as Merkle is finding pressure points and placing his shots well to take the lead 17-14 in second game!
- 21 Jan 2022 11:27 AM GMT
Brilliant from Merkle as he comes on top of a gruelling rally to go into the mid-game break with a lead!
HS Prannoy trails once more as Merkle is playing well today, smashing strongly!
Merkle leads 11-9!
- 21 Jan 2022 11:22 AM GMT
Merkle is covering up fast!
HS Prannoy is controlling the rallies well but Merkle is trying his best to disrupt Prannoy's rhythm - it is 8 ALL!
- 21 Jan 2022 11:09 AM GMT
Prannoy loses the first game by a close margin!
Merkle is in better shape right now and takes the first game. Can Prannoy change the momentum in the second game?