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Sindhu, Sen Advance; Prannoy Exits Singapore Open
28 May
Summary
- PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen reached quarterfinals.
- Satwik-Chirag pair endured a tough match to advance.
- HS Prannoy was eliminated after late errors.
Indian badminton stars PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen have successfully reached the quarterfinals of the Singapore Open. Sindhu, a former world champion, dominated her second-round match against Japan's Riko Gunji in just 37 minutes.
Lakshya Sen, a bronze medalist at the 2021 World Championships, advanced when his second-seed opponent, Kunlavut Viditsarn, retired after only two points due to a back issue.
The formidable men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty endured a grueling one-hour contest to secure their quarterfinal berth. They defeated the Chinese Taipei pair of Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan in three games.
Meanwhile, HS Prannoy's campaign concluded with a narrow defeat. He lost to home favorite Loh Kean Yew after a significant lead in the decider evaporated due to a series of unforced errors, particularly at the net.
