Indonesia Open: Lakshya, Priyanshu Advance; Sindhu Starts Against Wen Chi-Hsu
Jakarta, Indonesia โ Indian shuttlers Lakshya Sen and Priyanshu Rajawat registered impressive victories to reach the second round of the Indonesia Open badminton tournament on Wednesday, while Olympic medalist PV Sindhu will kick off her campaign against Wen Chi-Hsu of Chinese Taipei.
Lakshya Sen Cruises Past Heo Kwang-hee
World No. 11 Lakshya Sen maintained his positive form with a comfortable 21-12, 21-16 win over Heo Kwang-hee of South Korea in the first round. The Indian dominated from start to finish, leaving his opponent with little room to maneuver.
Priyanshu Rajawat Shocks Toma Junior Popov
Priyanshu Rajawat, ranked 66th in the world, stunned the highly-rated Toma Junior Popov of France 21-18, 17-21, 21-18. The Indian displayed remarkable composure and resilience to secure a famous victory.
Sindhu Faces Tough Test Against Wen Chi-Hsu
PV Sindhu, the reigning Olympic bronze medalist, will begin her Indonesia Open campaign against World No. 12 Wen Chi-Hsu. The Chinese Taipei shuttler is known for her deceptive play and powerful shots.
Other Indian Results
* Sameer Verma lost to Lee Cheuk Yiu of Hong Kong 21-12, 21-10. * Aakarshi Kashyap lost to Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand 21-15, 21-15.
Up Next
Lakshya Sen will face Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo of Indonesia in the second round. Priyanshu Rajawat will meet either compatriot HS Prannoy or Li Shifeng of China. PV Sindhu will hope to advance past Wen Chi-Hsu and into the next round.
Indonesia Open: Lakshya, Priyanshu Advance; Sindhu Starts Against Wen Chi-Hsu
_June 14, 2023_
Jakarta, Indonesia:
India’s Lakshya Sen and Priyanshu Rajawat advanced to the second round of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament on Wednesday, while P.V. Sindhu will open her campaign against Taiwan’s Wen Chi-Hsu.
Lakshya’s Dominant Victory
Sen, the world No. 10, registered a comfortable 21-13, 21-16 win over France’s Lucas Corvee in the first round. He dominated the match from start to finish, controlling the tempo and dictating the rallies.
Priyanshu’s Upset
Unseeded Priyanshu caused an upset by defeating world No. 25 Brice Leverdez of France 21-18, 18-21, 21-17. The Indian shuttler showed great determination and perseverance, especially in the deciding game, where he came from behind to clinch the victory.
Sindhu’s First Match
Olympic medalist Sindhu, who has been in impressive form this season, will face Taiwan’s Wen Chi-Hsu in the first round. Wen Chi-Hsu is currently ranked 29th in the world and is a tricky opponent known for her deceptive shots.
Other Results
In the women’s singles, Saina Nehwal was eliminated in the first round, losing 18-21, 21-11, 15-21 to Beiwen Zhang of the United States. In the men’s doubles, top Indian pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty progressed to the second round with a 21-19, 21-17 victory over Indonesia’s Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Bagas Maulana. The Indonesia Open continues on Thursday with more exciting matches and Indian shuttlers looking to make their mark.
