BWF World Championships Highlights: HS Prannoy is assured of at least a bronze medal.© Twitter
BWF World Championships Highlights: India’s HS Prannoy defeated Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen to enter the men’s singles semi-finals at BWF World Championships on Friday. Axelsen won the opening game 21-13 with Prannoy barely giving any fight. In the second game, Prannoy kept things under control and registered a 21-15 victory. In the decider, Prannoy edged past Axelsen 21-16. Earlier on the day, the pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bowed out of the tournament after losing its quarter-final match. Denmark’s Anders Skaarup Rasmussen-Kim Astrup handed the Indian duo the loss, sealing the match 21-18, 21-19.
Here are the Highlights of BWF World Championships from Copenhagen:
22:55 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: HS Prannoy wins!
India’s HS Prannoy has registered a 13-21, 21-15, 21-16 win over Denmark’s Vicktor Axelsen to enter the semi-finals of BWF World Championships.
22:45 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Prannoy getting close to win!
An easy leave from Prannoy. It’s 17-12 for him now.
22:44 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Controlled shot!
This is superb from Prannoy. He has held his nerves beautifully so far. First a smash down the line for a point and then a backhand smash to beat Axelsen. He leads 16-11.
22:43 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Axelsen bounces back!
Defending champion Axelsen is back in the game. He has made the gap less. He now trails 11-14 against Prannoy.
22:42 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Good challenge from Prannoy!
A superb review from Prannoy and that sees him lead 14-9 in the match decider.
22:40 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Prannoy enjoys lead!
HS Prannoy is 12-8 ahead despite Axelsen earning two back-to-back points.
22:36 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Perfect smash!
This is brilliant from HS Prannoy. It’s a top notch and that puts him in 6-5 lead against Axelsen now in the quarter-final decider.
22:30 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Prannoy prevails!
HS Prannoy wins the second game 21-15 and thus stays in the match. He started the game well and remained in lead in the second half of play to dominate Axelsen.
22:26 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Long rally!
It was certainly the longest rally of the game and India’s Prannoy ended up on getting a point from it. He leads 19-14 now, only two points away from a victory in this game.
22:23 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Prannoy leads 18-11!
A shot from Axelsen goes outside the playing area. It’s Prannoy’s game to lose from here.
22:22 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Prannoy inches close to win!
Prannoy has got really close to sealing the second game. He leads 17-11 at the moment after Axelsen’s superb smash to his right saw the Indian concede a point.
22:19 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Prannoy dominates!
HS Prannoy leads 13-9 against Viktor Axelsen in Game 2 of men’s singles quarter-final. He has bolstered his attack and that puts him in command now.
22:16 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Brilliant smash!
A superb smash from Viktor Axelsen to the right of HS Prannoy and that levels the score for the Denmark star. It’s 8 all at the moment.
22:13 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Prannoy in lead again!
From 4-5, Prannoy has improved to 7-5.
22:11 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Prannoy trails!
A smash from Prannoy goes out of the line and Axelsen is in lead now. The Denmark star is 5-4 ahead.
22:09 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Beautiful rally!
It was a superb rally between both the players as they were not giving up. Axelsen won the battle eventually by beating Prannoy on latter’s left. Score is 4 all.
22:08 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Prannoy bounced back!
A shot from Viktor Axelsen goes outside the playing area and that puts Prannoy in lead now. The Indian leads 4-3.
22:05 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Axelsen in lead!
Viktor Axelsen continues his dominance. He is leading 2-1 in the second game.
22:03 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Prannoy loses first game!
HS Prannoy loses first game of men’s singles quarter-final 13-21 to Viktor Axelsen.
21:57 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Good comeback from Prannoy!
HS Prannoy has gained momentum after the short break in the opening game. From 5-11, the Indian has improved to 11-15.
21:49 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Brilliant from Prannoy!
HS Prannoy has played a superb smash to earn a point from Axelsen.
21:47 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Prannoy trails 2-9!
HS Prannoy went for a backhand smash but found the net. This took Viktor Axelsen in 8-2 lead. The Denmark star soon gained another point to add to Prannoy’s problems.
21:45 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Axelsen in driving seat!
Viktor Axelsen has made a good start. He is leading 5-2 in the first game against India’s HS Prannoy. Okay, make it 6-2 now.
21:42 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Action kicks off!
The much-anticipated match between India’s HS Prannoy and Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen has kicked off.
21:37 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Match set to begin!
India’s HS Prannoy will be taking on Denmark’s Viktor Axelsen in the men’s singles quarter-final match is set to begin soon. Both the players have walked out to the middle.
21:11 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: India’s hopes rely on Prannoy!
Prannoy is the only Indian player remaining at the ongoing BWF World Championships. All of India’s hopes for a podium finish rely on that player now. He is set to face a tough battle against Viktor Axelsen of Denmark.
20:57 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: HS Prannoy to be in action next!
The women’s singles quarter-final match between China’s Wang Zhiyi and Chen Yufei is currently underway at the Royal Arena – Court 1. Once this match gets over, it will be HS Prannoy vs Viktor Axelsen in the quarter-finals of men’s singles.
20:36 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Satwik-Chirag lose!
India’s Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty lose to Denmark’s Anders Skaarup Rasmussen-Kim Astrup in the quarter-final. The final score was 21-18, 21-19 in Denmark’s favour.
20:32 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Match point for Denmark!
Match point for Denmark.
20:31 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Denmark close in on medal!
Denmark lead 19-17 against India. Okay, it’s 19-18 now as India have just won a point. It’s getting close now.
20:27 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: India lose a point!
Satwik failed to control a powerful smash coming to him and he has played it out of the opponent’s court. India now trail 13-15 in the second game of ongoing quarter-final.
20:26 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: India improve!
A mini comeback for India! They trail 13-14 now.
20:23 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: India 9-14 Denmark!
Satwiksairaj finds the net and Denmark get the five-point lead again. Anders Skaarup Rasmussen-Kim Astrup are dominating this contest.
20:22 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: India 8-13 Denmark!
India earned one point after the short break before Denmark earned two. India trail 8-13 currently. Remember, they need to win this game to stay alive in the quarter-final match.
20:16 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Fine smash!
Good smash from Satwik. Kim Astrup could not receive it. India trail 5-8.
20:13 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: India close gap!
A volley from Denmark’s side and India comfortably earn a point on it. They trail 4-5 now.
20:11 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Second game underway!
India started the second game by winning the first point, but currently the side trails 2-3.
20:07 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Denmark win first game!
A well-placed hit from Denmark’s Anders Skaarup Rasmussen and that is the game for them. Demkar win the first game 21-18.
20:06 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: Good smash!
It’s game point for Denmark but Satwik’s smash will keep India alive. Another good smash from Chirag follows and India trail 18-20.
20:05 (IST)
BWF World C’ships Live: India improve!
Good smash from Satwik and that helps India eventually earn a point. They trail 16-19 in the first game. Satwik-Chirag have very less room for error.
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