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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 11:03 AM GMT
Unforced errors pile for Prannoy here
The Frenchman is making the most of Prannoy's net errors by pushing him into rallies, he leads 17-15.
- 21 Jan 2022 11:00 AM GMT
Costly net error from Prannoy!
Merkle has a 2-point cushion lead at 15-13 in the opening game now after Prannoy's shuttle finds the net!
- 21 Jan 2022 10:56 AM GMT
HS Prannoy on the comeback trail!
HS Prannoy is stepping up now - rushing to net for the shots, that is doing the trick!
Prannoy is covering up fast, let's go! - 21 Jan 2022 10:52 AM GMT
It is Arnaud Merkle who takes the lead at the mid-game break!
Things are moving rapidly in this Prannoy match with Merkle making quick attacks and maintaining the lead.
- 21 Jan 2022 10:49 AM GMT
Prannoy steals back the serve!
HS Prannoy gets back on serve and is on the attacking front now - he lags behind at 9-5!
- 21 Jan 2022 10:46 AM GMT
Arnaud Merkle off to a fiery start here!
HS Prannoy is yet to get used to the conditions of the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium in Lucknow as Frenchman Arnaud Merkle comes attacking right away!
Into the first game, Prannoy is on the backfoot, Merkle leads 8-3!
- 21 Jan 2022 10:44 AM GMT
It's HS Prannoy in action first!
World No. 24 HS Prannoy survived a mini-scare in his Round 2 match against fellow Indian Priyanshu Rajawat but he is looking to present a sharper form today against France's Arnaud Merkle!
Let's go!