BWF World Championships: Prannoy beats Lakshya to reach quarterfinal
Prannoy beat Lakshya 17-21, 21-16, 21-17 to reach the quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships where he will face China's Zhao Jun Peng.
Published : Aug 25, 2022 16:55 IST
HS Prannoy beat compatriot Lakshya Sen in the round of 16 at the BWF World Championships in Tokyo on Thursday.
India’s H S Prannoy staged a spirited comeback to beat compatriot and CWG champion Lakshya Sen to enter the singles quarterfinals at the World Championships in Tokyo on Thursday.
BWF World Championships, Day 4 HIGHLIGHTS: Prannoy beats Lakshya to reach quarterfinals
It was a gruelling one hour and 15 minute battle between Lakshya and Prannoy who eventually eked out a 17-21, 21-16, 21-17 over his teammate. It was the fourth meeting of the year for the two Indians after Prannoy's win, their head-to-head record standing at 2-2.
Prannoy will now face China's Zhao Jun Peng in the quarterfinals.