Did Prannoy and Srikanth Shine While Sindhu Stumbles at Malaysia Masters?
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Synopsis
In a thrilling day at the Malaysia Masters, H S Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the second round, showcasing their exceptional skills. However, P. V. Sindhu's journey came to an abrupt halt as she faced an unexpected exit. Read on to discover the day's highlights and what lies ahead for these Indian badminton stars.
Key Takeaways
- H S Prannoy advanced by defeating Kenta Nishimoto.
- Kidambi Srikanth outperformed Lu Guang Zu in his match.
- P. V. Sindhu was eliminated by Nguyen Thuy Linh.
- Indian players showed resilience in challenging matches.
- Mixed doubles pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto moved forward.
Kuala Lumpur, May 21 (NationPress) H S Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth made their way to the second round of the men’s singles at the Malaysia Masters badminton tournament on Wednesday. In contrast, double Olympic medallist P. V. Sindhu faced an early exit in the first round.
Prannoy triumphed over Japan's fifth seed, Kenta Nishimoto, in a thrilling 82-minute match, securing a score of 19-21, 21-17, 21-16. Meanwhile, Srikanth delivered an impressive performance against China's sixth seed Lu Guang Zu, winning with a scoreline of 23-21, 13-21, 21-11.
Srikanth had previously qualified for the main draw by defeating Taiwanese players Kuo Kuan-lin and Huang Yu Kai in the qualifiers.
In other highlights, Indian player Sathish Karunakaran achieved a remarkable upset against the third seed, Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei, with a decisive score of 21-13, 21-14 in just 39 minutes. Rising talent Ayush Shetty also advanced after recovering from a game down to defeat Canada's Brian Yang with scores of 20-22, 21-10, 21-8.
On the women's side, Sindhu was eliminated after a match against Nguyen Thuy Linh from Vietnam, ending with a score of 11-21, 21-14, 15-21.
In mixed doubles, the duo of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced by defeating Indonesian pair Indah Cahya Sari Jamil and Adnan Maulana with a score of 21-18, 15-21, 21-14.
Later in the day, Unnati Hooda, Akarshi Kashyap, and Priyanshu Rajawat are set to compete.
Earlier, in women’s doubles, Kavipriya Selvam and Simran Singhi were defeated by eighth seeds Lin Jhih-Yun and Hsu Yin-Hui from Chinese Taipei, losing 21-14, 21-18. Rashmi Ganesh and Sania Sikkandar also exited after a loss to Thailand's Pichamon Phatcharaphisutsin and Nannapas Sukklad with scores of 21-10, 21-12.
Conversely, Prerana Alvekar and Mrunmayee Deshpande progressed to the second round by defeating fellow Indians Vaishnavi Khadkekar and Alisha Khan with scores of 21-19, 19-21, 21-13.
In men’s doubles, Hariharan Amsakarunan and Ruban Kumar Rethinasabapathi faced a first-round exit after losing 21-13, 21-18 to Taiwanese players Chen Zhi-Ray and Lin Yu-Chieh. Additionally, Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy and Sai Pratheek K were eliminated after a tight match against fifth-seeded Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun of Malaysia, ending with scores of 21-15, 23-21.
Point of View
I stand firmly with our athletes, celebrating their achievements while acknowledging the challenges they face. The Malaysia Masters showcased the resilience of our players, particularly Prannoy and Srikanth, while also highlighting the unpredictability of sports, as seen in Sindhu's early exit. We remain committed to supporting our athletes in their endeavors.
NationPress
13/06/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who advanced to the second round at the Malaysia Masters?
H S Prannoy and Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the second round in the men's singles.
What happened to P. V. Sindhu at the tournament?
P. V. Sindhu was eliminated in the first round of the women's singles.
How did Sathish Karunakaran perform?
Sathish Karunakaran pulled off a stunning upset by defeating the third seed Chou Tien Chen.
Which mixed doubles pair advanced?
Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto progressed to the second round in mixed doubles.
What challenges did the Indian women’s doubles teams face?
The Indian women's doubles teams faced early exits, with Kavipriya Selvam and Simran Singhi among those eliminated.
