Swiss Open Badminton LIVE: Prannoy vs Kashyap – 2016 champion HS Prannoy won the first set 21-16 against compatriot Parupalli Kashyap in the quarterfinals of the Swiss Open on Friday. Prannoy defeated Kalle Koljonen in three games by 19-21, 21-13, 21-9 in 56 minutes. He booked an all-Indian clash with Parupalli Kashyap, who received a walkover after World No. 1 Viktor Axelsen withdrew from the tournament. This will be the first meeting between the Prannoy and Kashyap on the BWF circuit since 2017. Follow all the live updates on InsideSport.IN
Swiss Open Badminton LIVE: Former champion HS Prannoy takes on compatriot Parupalli Kashyap in Quarterfinals- Follow Prannoy vs Kashyap LIVE
Prannoy had earlier defeated his compatriot Sai Praneeth B in straight games 25-23, 21-16, in a match that lasted for 48 minutes. He will look to repeat the heroics once again in the quarterfinals clash at Swiss Masters. On the other hand, Kashyap has last beaten French Enogat Ray in the opener.
Prannoy had won the previous clash between these two players. He won 21-15, 20-22, 21-12 in 2017 US Open FINAL. The latter will be keen to avenge his defeat by entering the tournament semifinals. He is yet to win a BWF Grand Prix after 2015 Syed Modi International title.
Swiss Open LIVE streaming
Disney Star Network has decided not to renew the media rights portfolio of BWF. The world body’s commercial partners INFRONT have now entered into a partnership with Viacom’s streaming platform VOOT to LIVE stream the international badminton events in India. You can also catch all the live updates on the BWF YouTube channel.
Second Round matches
- Kidambi Srikanth [IND] beat Christo Popov [FRA]13-21, 25-23, 21-11
- Parupalli Kashyap [IND]w/o Viktor Axelsen [DEN]
- Ashmita Chaliha [IND] lost to Kirsty Gilmour [SCO]19-21, 20-22
- HS Prannoy [IND]beat Kalle Koljonen [FIN] 19-21, 21-13, 21-9
- Saina Nehwal [IND] lost to Kisona Selvaduray [MAL] 21-17, 13-21, 13-21
Swiss Open Badminton LIVE: Former champion HS Prannoy too good for counterpart Parupalli Kashyap in Quarterfinals- Follow Prannoy vs Kashyap LIVE
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