Kumamoto [Japan], November 16 (ANI): Indian shuttler HS Prannoy conceded a defeat within the second spherical of the Kumamoto Masters Japan 2023 on Thursday towards Chinese Taipei’s Chou Tien Chen.
Asian Games medalist HS Prannoy took an early benefit after successful the primary recreation however misplaced the next two units towards Chou Tien Chen by 19-21, 21-16, and 21-19 in a single hour and 13-minute match.
Prannoy was shortly off the mark within the first recreation, taking an 11-8 lead on the break and led 17-13 at one stage. But Chou Tien Chen made a strong comeback and saved three match factors earlier than taking place.
However, the Chinese Taipei shuttler returned within the second recreation and took a 5-0 lead in the beginning earlier than Prannoy levelled the sport at 10-all. But Chou Tien Chen transformed 11 of the following 17 factors to stage the match and pressure a decider recreation within the third recreation.
The 31-year-old Indian shuttler was on the again foot within the third recreation after trailing 11-4 however gained 4 consecutive factors after the break to threaten a fightback. However, the Chinese Taipei shuttler saved Prannoy at bay within the decider to seal a quarter-final spot.
The Kumamoto Masters Japan 2023 was HS Prannoy’s first match since successful a bronze medal on the Asian Games in Hangzhou final month. He was pressured to tug out of the Denmark and French Opens after he sustained a again damage.
On the opposite hand, Lakshya Sen, Priyanshu Rajawat and males’s doubles prime seeds Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have been all knocked out of their respective opening rounds. (ANI)