Quarter-finals report: India’s H.S. Prannoy entered the semi-finals of the French Open Superseries after defeating South Korea’s Jeon Hyeok Jin 21-16, 21, 16 in the men’s singles quarter-finals on Friday. Earlier, Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu also stormed into the semi-finals of the women’s singles after beating Chinese rising star Chen Yufei in straight games 21-14, 21-14 in a match that lasted for 41 minutes. [caption id=“attachment_4181613” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy and PV Sindhu in action. Agencies[/caption] Prannoy became the first Indian man to enter the semi-final of the event ever since it became a Superseries in 2007. He took 47 minutes to defeat the South Korean giant killer. Prannoy will next face the winner between India’s Kidambi Srikanth and China’s No 4 seed, Shi Yuqi. On the other hand, this is also Sindhu’s maiden last-four appearance in the tournament. The Hyderabadi dominated the match throughout, except for a brief period in the second game, against her world No. 10 Chinese rival. It also turned out to be a sweet revenge for the Indian star, who crashed out of last week’s Denmark Open after losing to Chen in the opening round. In the semi-finals on Saturday, Sindhu will face the winner of the match between third seed Sung Ju Hyun of South Korea and fifth seed Akane Yamaguchi of Japan. Akane had defeated another Indian Saina Nehwal in the second round. In men’s doubles, the young Indian pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty crashed out after losing 5-21, 21-17, 17-21 to world’s top-ranked combo of Denmark’s Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen in the quarter-finals.
Highlights, French Open Superseries, badminton score and result: Kidambi Srikanth enters final; PV Sindhu ousted
Catch the live scores and updates of the semi-final games at the French Open Superseries tournament as Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy and PV Sindhu will be in action.
 "Highlights, French Open Superseries, badminton score and result: Kidambi Srikanth enters final; PV Sindhu ousted")
The semi-finals day has come to an end and what a competitive day it was! Kidambi Srikanth entered his fifth Superseries finals of the year after a win over compatriot HS Prannoy in three games. PV Sindhu, on the other hand, suffered a defeat at the hands of in-form Akane Yamaguchi. Kenta Nishimoto continued his dream run and defeated Danish wonderkid Anders Antonsen in straight games.
FINALS:
Tai Tzu Ying vs Akane Yamaguchi
Kidambi Srikanth vs Kenta Nishimoto
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With this win, Srikanth enters his 5th Superseries finals this year
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) October 28, 2017
He will face Kenta Nishimoto in #FrenchSS finalhttps://t.co/tbbwn1ytZ4 pic.twitter.com/ytu47dXmD6
An absolutely massive effort by our Smash Master @PRANNOYHSPRI. Went down fighting! Congrats @srikidambi 🏸👏@PBLIndiaLive #GujaratNuGaurav pic.twitter.com/rVlLfH3i4I
— AMD Smash Masters (@amdsmashmasters) October 28, 2017
Srikanth is into the final!
The World No 4 beats Prannoy 14-21, 21-19, 21-18 to enter yet another final of a Superseries tournament this year. Make that FIVE Superseries finals for the Guntur-born lad. Having lost the opening game, he came from behind twice to snatch the second and third games from the in-form Prannoy. Credit to Prannoy for taking India’s best male shuttler to the last.
INTENSE! 18-18 in the decider! Srikanth and Prannoy have brought the house down in the semi-final clashhttps://t.co/tbbwn1ytZ4 #FrenchSS
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) October 28, 2017
Just a point to separate the two at the break. Prannoy leads 11-10 at the change of ends against Srikanthhttps://t.co/tbbwn1ytZ4 #FrenchSS
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) October 28, 2017
6-6!
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) October 28, 2017
Neck and neck in the deciding game between Prannoy and Srikanth. What a battle this is! https://t.co/tbbwn1ytZ4 #FrenchSS
Srikanth forces the match into a decider: 21-19
It is a see-saw battle between the two talented Indian shuttlers in the semi-finals. Both Srikanth and Prannoy demonstrated their attacking style of play but it was the former who came from behind to force the match into the deciding game.
19-19!
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) October 28, 2017
Both Prannoy and Srikanth have shown their attacking style of play in the second game https://t.co/tbbwn1ytZ4 #FrenchSS
Prannoy wins three points on the trot to lead 11-10 at the interval against Srikanth https://t.co/tbbwn1ytZ4 #FrenchSS
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) October 28, 2017
A neck and neck encounter at the start of the second game. Kidambi leads 6-4 against Prannoy.#PrannoyvKidambi #FrenchSS SF
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) October 28, 2017
Prannoy takes opening game: 21-14
The World No 12 comes from behind twice to snatch the first game against Srikanth, who looked a bit hesitant to attack after the mid-game interval. Prannoy relied on his attack to take a 1-0 lead.
Akane Yamaguchi dominates PV Sindhu: 21-14, 21-9
The World No 5 smashed her way into the semi-final of the women’s singles event with an impressive straight-game win over World No 2 Sindhu. Akane was accurate at her net since the start of the game and restricted Sindhu from playing quick forehand drives.
With a well-deserved win, she faces Tai Tzu Ying in the final tomorrow.
What's happening here?
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) October 28, 2017
Prannoy wins 5 points on a trot post the break to lead 15-11 against Kidambi. #PrannoyvKidambi #FrenchSS SF
Srikanth leads 11-10 against compatriot Prannoy at the break of first game
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) October 28, 2017
Close encounter! https://t.co/tbbwn1ytZ4 #FrenchSS
11-2! Akane opens up a nine-point lead over Sindhu in the second game
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) October 28, 2017
Sindhu struggling to defend https://t.co/tbbwn1ytZ4 #FrenchSS
Akane Yamaguchi takes the opening game: 21-14
The Japanese wins seven consecutive points at 14-all to draw first blood and put all the pressure on a defensive Sindhu, who struggled to trouble Akane after the mid-game break.
#FrenchSS: @srikidambi takes on @PRANNOYHSPRI in the semi-finals
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) October 28, 2017
Who will win this one?
LIVE BLOG: https://t.co/tbbwn1ytZ4 pic.twitter.com/5wsPbjtFSf
The majestic Tai Tzu Ying is the first baddie to make her way into the final of #FrenchSS. She beats Bingjiao 21-14, 17-21, 21-8. 👏 pic.twitter.com/4IAHpxpzox
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) October 28, 2017
Akane Yamaguchi has a one-point lead over Sindhu at the mid-game break of the opening gamehttps://t.co/tbbwn1ytZ4 #FrenchSS
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) October 28, 2017
MEANWHILE!
Tai Tzu Ying is running away with points in the final game. Leading 11-4 at the change of ends against Bingjiao. #FrenchSS SF
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) October 28, 2017
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