HS Prannoy crashes out of All England Open Championships

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 11, 2025, 18:19 IST

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In the All England Open Championships, India's HS Prannoy was defeated by France's Toma Junior Popov in the men's singles opening round. Despite leading in both games, Prannoy ultimately lost 19-21, 16-21 after battling for 53 minutes. Prannoy's performance faltered under Popov's consistent pressure, resulting in his early exit from the tournament.

HS Prannoy crashes out of All England Open Championships

HS Prannoy. (PTI Photo)

Indian badminton player HS Prannoy's journey at the All England Open Championships ended early after losing to France's Toma Junior Popov in the first round of men's singles.
Prannoy, who holds bronze medals from both the 2023 World Championships and Asian Games, battled for 53 minutes before falling to the world number 17 Popov with scores of 19-21, 16-21.
The 32-year-old world number 29 started strongly in the first game, establishing leads of 6-1 and 15-12. However, Popov mounted a comeback, turning an 16-18 deficit into a 19-18 advantage before claiming the game.
The second game saw Popov build on his momentum, moving from 5-3 to 13-9. Despite Prannoy's effort to level the score at 13-13, the French player proved too strong and secured the victory.

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