Triumphant Advances: Satwik-Chirag and Lakshya Sen Shine at Hong Kong Open
Indian badminton stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured a semifinal spot in the Hong Kong Open by triumphing in a thrilling three-game match. India's top singles player, Lakshya Sen, also advanced to the quarterfinals, overcoming compatriot HS Prannoy in a compelling three-set battle.
In a remarkable display of sportsmanship, the Indian men's doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty has advanced to the semifinals of the Hong Kong Open. Their victory came after a nail-biting match against Malaysia's Junaidi Arif and Roy King Yap, concluding with scores of 21-14, 20-22, and 21-16.
Previously, during the pre-quarterfinals, the duo demonstrated resilience by defeating Thailand's Peeratchai Sukphun and Pakkapon Teeraratsakul, overcoming a first-game loss to secure the match 18-21, 21-15, 21-11. Attention now turns to their upcoming clash with Chinese Taipei's Chen Cheng Kuan and Lin Bing-Wei.
Meanwhile, in singles competition, Lakshya Sen, ranked 20th globally, progressed to the quarterfinals after a gripping win over HS Prannoy. Despite an initial setback, Sen's strategic play led him to a 15-21, 21-18, 21-10 victory, marking his sixth win out of nine encounters with Prannoy at the Hong Kong Coliseum.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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