Lakshya Sen and Malvika Bansod advanced to the second round of the men’s and women’s singles events. Respectively, at the Korea Open Super 500 badminton tournament here on Tuesday.
Lakshya Sen, a bronze medalist at the World Championships, and Malvika Bansod. A fast-rising star, advanced to the second round of the men’s and women’s singles tournaments. Respectively, following grueling three-game victories at the Korea Open Super 500 badminton tournament here on Tuesday.
In his first-round encounter. Sen held off a spirited fight from local hope Choi Ji Hoon 14-21 21-16 21-18 in just over an hour. While Bansod battled to beat world no 24 Han Yue of China 20-22 22-20 21-10.
Sen, the sixth seed, will face Shesar Hiren Rhustavito of Indonesia. Who has been in fantastic form in the previous six months with back-to-back final finishes at the German Open and All England Championships.
In the second round, Bansod, who reached the finals of the Syed Modi Super 300 tournament in January. Will face Thai Pornpawee Chochuwong, who is seeded sixth.
However, Swiss Open finalist HS Prannoy was defeated in 41 minutes by Malaysia’s Cheam June Wei. who defeated him 17-21 7-21.
Lakshya Sen and Malvika Bansod have advanced to the second round of the Korea Open.
In doubles, Krishna Prasad Garaga and Vishnuvardhan Goud Panjala of India fell 14-21 19-21 to Pramudya Kusumawardana and Yeremia Erich Yoche Yacob Rambitan of Indonesia. While Bokka Navaneeth and B Sumeeth Reddy of India lost 14-21 19-21 to Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi of Malaysia.
Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi, the sixth seeded Malaysian team. Defeated Bokka Navaneeth and B Sumeeth Reddy 14-21 19-21.
Sen had a difficult time against Choi in the first game. As the Korean had things under control for the majority of the game, and despite the Indian clawing back to 14-14. The Korean reeled off seven points in a row to grab a 1-0 lead.
The 20-year-old from Almora, on the other hand, regained his composure in the second game. Opening up an 11-7 lead at the break and maintaining his lead to take the match to a decider.
Choi gained an early 8-3 lead in the third game. But Sen battled back to make it 16-13 in his favor and held ahead in the vital stages to close off the match.
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Bansod had led for the majority of the first game and had four-game points. But she squandered them, allowing Han to claim bragging rights.
Following the switch of sides, Bansod once again dominated the proceedings. Leading 11-4 at halftime and looking to take three game points this time, but Han caught up.
The Indian, on the other hand, did not let it slip this time and took the match to a decider.
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Bansod was more vigilant in the third game, breaking at 7-7 and then scoring nine straight points to comfortably close off the match.
