Singapore Open: HS Prannoy upsets Jonatan Christie; Dhruv-Kapila advance in mixed doubles
New Delhi, May 27
HS Prannoy upset World No. 5 Jonatan Christie 10-21, 21-12, 21-18 in a 61-minute battle on Day 2 of the Singapore Open at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
In mixed doubles, Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto advanced to the next round following a 21-14, 20-22, 21-13 victory over Malaysia's Wong Tien Ci and Lim Chiew Sien, according to a release.
Former World No. 6 Prannoy gave a strong comeback after dropping the opening game. Despite Christie holding a 7-3 advantage in their previous meetings, the Indian took control of the second game from 2-all and never allowed the Indonesian to outplay him, comfortably closing it 21-12.
The decider turned into a tense contest. While Jonatan held the advantage through the early exchanges, momentum shifted towards Prannoy in the closing stages. Trailing 16-18, the Indian scored five consecutive points to seal the victory 21-18.
Prannoy will next face Singapore's Loh Kean Yew in the Round of 16, who defeated India's Kidambi Srikanth 22-20, 19-21, 21-17.
In mixed doubles, Dhruv and Tanisha secured the opening game before the Malaysians forced the match into a decider. The Indian pair responded strongly, taking control from 7-6 in the final game to seal a 21-13 win in 58 minutes.
In women's singles, Malvika Bansod went down fighting against Lin Hsiang Ti 21-11, 19-21, 12-21.
— ANI
Reader Comments
So proud of Prannoy! At 31 years old, he's still showing he can compete with the best. That 5-point run from 16-18 down in the decider shows immense mental strength. Also great to see Dhruv and Tanisha advancing in mixed doubles - Indian badminton depth is really improving. Hope Malvika Bansod recovers from her loss and comes back stronger.
Prannoy's game has matured so much over the years. He used to be inconsistent but now he's a genuine threat to anyone on tour. Beating the World No. 5 in Singapore is no small feat. Exciting times for Indian badminton fans!
Prannoy bhai, you beauty! 🇮🇳 That win over Jonatan Christie is massive. But we need to talk about the coaching too - the way he changed his strategy after losing the first game was brilliant. However, I'm a bit worried about Srikanth's form - losing to Loh Kean Yew again. Hopefully he can find his rhythm soon. Great day for Indian badminton overall! 🏸
Absolutely thrilled for Prannoy! To come back from a 10-21 first game and beat Jonatan Christie shows incredible resilience. Also glad to see Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto moving forward in mixed doubles. But Malvika Bansod's loss is disappointing - she needs to work on her consistency in the third game. Overall, a mixed day for India but plenty to celebrate! 😊
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