How Did Malaysia Masters Unfold for Srikanth and Tanisha-Dhruv?
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Synopsis
The Malaysia Masters has seen thrilling matches with Indian stars shining bright. Veteran Kidambi Srikanth secured his spot in the quarterfinals alongside the promising mixed doubles duo, Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila. Discover the exciting outcomes and upcoming challenges as they strive for victory.
Key Takeaways
- Kidambi Srikanth reaches quarterfinals at Malaysia Masters.
- Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila make it to mixed doubles quarterfinals.
- HS Prannoy and PV Sindhu face early exits.
- Srikanth's comeback journey continues as he battles challenging opponents.
- Support for Indian athletes remains strong.
Kuala Lumpur, May 22 (NationPress) Veteran Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Malaysia Masters after defeating Ireland’s Nhat Nguyen in a thrilling second-round match on Thursday. Srikanth, who is currently ranked 65 globally after a challenging period, fought hard for 59 minutes to secure a 23-21, 21-17 victory over the world No. 33.
In the quarterfinals, he will face France’s Toma Junior Popov, who reached this stage after beating India’s Ayush Shetty with scores of 21-13, 21-17.
HS Prannoy showcased commendable resilience but ultimately lost to Yushi Tanaka, finishing with scores of 9-21, 18-21 in the second round.
In the mixed doubles category, the Indian pair of Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila fought their way to the quarterfinals with a hard-fought 21-17, 18-21, 21-15 win over France’s Lea Palermo and Julien Maio. They are set to compete against the Chinese duo of Jiang Zhen Bang and Wei Ya Xin.
Meanwhile, Sathish Karunakaran exited the tournament after a 14-21, 16-21 defeat to Toma’s brother and doubles partner, Christo Popov.
Earlier, Prannoy triumphed over fifth seed Kenta Nishimoto of Japan in an intense 82-minute match, securing a 19-21, 21-17, 21-16 victory. Additionally, Srikanth stunned sixth seed Lu Guang Zu of China with a hard-fought 23-21, 13-21, 21-11 win to advance to the second round.
Srikanth earned his spot in the main draw of the men’s singles after overcoming Chinese Taipei players Kuo Kuan-lin and Huang Yu Kai in the qualifiers.
Unfortunately, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu suffered an early exit, losing 11-21, 21-14, 15-21 to Nguyen Thuy Linh of Vietnam in the first round of women’s singles.
Kapila and Crasto previously won against Indah Cahya Sari Jamil and Adnan Maulana from Indonesia with scores of 21-18, 15-21, 21-14 to move into the second round.
Point of View
It is evident that the performance of our athletes at the Malaysia Masters reflects their dedication and skill. Srikanth's ability to perform under pressure is commendable, while the mixed doubles team of Crasto and Kapila shows promise for the future. Our support and encouragement for these athletes remain unwavering.
NationPress
01/06/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Kidambi Srikanth defeat in the second round?
Kidambi Srikanth overcame Ireland's Nhat Nguyen with scores of 23-21, 21-17.
What is the upcoming match for Srikanth?
In the quarterfinals, Srikanth will face France's Toma Junior Popov.
Did HS Prannoy win his match?
No, HS Prannoy lost to Yushi Tanaka in the second round.
Which mixed doubles team advanced to the quarterfinals?
Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila secured their place in the quarterfinals.
What was the outcome for PV Sindhu?
PV Sindhu lost to Nguyen Thuy Linh in the first round of women's singles.
