Tokyo, July 25 (Ians) Indian shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and Hs Prannoy will face each other at the pre-quarterfinals of the men’s singles event at the Japan Open 2023 badminton tournament after winning their respective Round of 32 matches, here on Tuesday.
Former world No. 1 Srikanth, currently ranked 20th, defeated world No. 8 Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien Chen 21-13, 21-13 in a round of 32 encounter, which lasted for 43 minutes. It was his second win over the Chinese Taipei shuttler in eight meetings.
Later, eighth seed Hs Prannoy, 10th in the badminton rankings, defeated world No. 7 and reigning All England champion Li Shi Feng of China 21-17, 21-13 in 49 minutes. It was the Indian’s third straight win over the Chinese shuttler.
Now, Srikanth and Prannoy will face each other in the pre-quarterfinals of the Bwf Super 750 tournament on Thursday.
In the women’s singles opening round, Aakarshi Kashyap, world No. 42, went down 17-...
Former world No. 1 Srikanth, currently ranked 20th, defeated world No. 8 Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien Chen 21-13, 21-13 in a round of 32 encounter, which lasted for 43 minutes. It was his second win over the Chinese Taipei shuttler in eight meetings.
Later, eighth seed Hs Prannoy, 10th in the badminton rankings, defeated world No. 7 and reigning All England champion Li Shi Feng of China 21-17, 21-13 in 49 minutes. It was the Indian’s third straight win over the Chinese shuttler.
Now, Srikanth and Prannoy will face each other in the pre-quarterfinals of the Bwf Super 750 tournament on Thursday.
In the women’s singles opening round, Aakarshi Kashyap, world No. 42, went down 17-...
- 7/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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