Second round report: Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth advanced to the quarter-finals, while Saina Nehwal, B. Sai Praneeth and the women’s doubles pair of Ashwini Ponnappa and N. Sikki Reddy suffered losses in the second round of the French Open World Superseries on Thursday. Meanwhile, the young men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated Denmark’s Mads Conrad-Petersen and Mads Pieler Kolding 22-20, 12-21, 21-19 in an hour to march into the last eight stage. [caption id=“attachment_4180245” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Kidambi Srikanth, PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy in action. Agencies[/caption] Second seed Sindhu eased past Japanese Sayaka Takahashi 21-14, 21-13 in 39 minutes. In the quarter-finals on Friday, Rio Olympic silver medallist Sindhu will meet Chinese rising star Chen Yufei, who dismissed Indonesian Hanna Ramadini 21-17, 21-9. Men’s eighth seed Srikanth got past Hong Kong’s Wong Wing Ki Vincent 21-19, 21-17 in 37 minutes. However, London Olympics bronze medallist Saina lost to Japanese fifth seed Akane Yamaguchi 9-21, 21-23 in 39 minutes. It was 20-year-old Yamaguchi’s third consecutive win over 27-year-old Saina, who still leads the Japanese 3-1 in head-to-head records. Yamaguchi completely dominated Saina in the first match after opening up a 13-7 lead before winning it 21-9. Saina, however, fought valiantly in the second game. Yamaguchi started again strongly, holding a 7-3 lead. Saina kept trailing before managing to equalise at the 19-point mark before taking a 20-19 lead. However, the 2017 Asian Championships silver medallist quickly hit back and pulled level at the 20-point mark and took a 21-20 lead. Saina once again keptAherself in the reckoning, equalising at 21-21. But Yamaguchi stepped up her game to seal it 23-21. In a men’s singles clash, Praneeth lost to Japanese qualifier Kenta Nishimoto 13-21, 17-21 in 44 minutes. In a women’s doubles match, Ashwini and Sikki lost to Japanese top seeds Misaki Matsumoto and Ayaka Takahashi 16-21, 14-21 in 38 minutes.
Highlights, French Open Superseries, badminton score and result: Kidambi Srikanth faces HS Prannoy in semis; PV Sindhu wins
Catch the live updates of the French Open Superseries as PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy will be in action in the quarter-finals.
 "Highlights, French Open Superseries, badminton score and result: Kidambi Srikanth faces HS Prannoy in semis; PV Sindhu wins")
That brings us to the end of the live coverage of the French Superseries tournament. Overall, it was a good result for the Indians as Kidambi Srikanth, HS Prannoy and PV Sindhu all entered the semi-finals in contrasting styles. However, the young pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered a narrow defeat in three games against second seeds Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen.The youngsters fought well till the end and credit goes to their talent and combination to deliver the goods on such a big platform.
Hope you liked our coverage. We will be back tomorrow. Until then, take care!
It is going to be an all-Indian semi-final clash tomorrow!
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🇮🇳@srikidambi vs @PRANNOYHSPRI 🇮🇳https://t.co/w4Kcfw3KyK #FrenchSS pic.twitter.com/k8MBP1qz4F
Srikanth Kidambi beats Shi Yuqi: 8-21, 21-19, 21-9
What a marvellous performance by Srikanth to get past the defending champion Shi Yuqi in a three-game thriller. After being humiliated in the opening game, the World No 4 managed to outclass the Chinese shuttler in the next two games with his athleticism and trickery at the net.
He sets up an all-Indian semi-final clash with HS Prannoy.
11-3! The Indian ace shuttler has an eight-point advantage over Shi Yuqi at break of the final game https://t.co/w4Kcfw3KyK #FrenchSS
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8-1! Srikanth wins seven points on the trot to unsettle Shi Yuqi in the decider
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Will he go all the way?https://t.co/w4Kcfw3KyK #FrenchSS
Outstanding fightback from @srikidambi keeps the match alive!
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) October 27, 2017
He wins the second game 21-19 against Shi Yuqi. Decider awaits! #FrenchSS
Kidambi Srikanth takes second game: 21-19
It is one-game all between Srikanth and Shi Yuqi. The Indian ace shuttler keeps his calm to register a come-from-behind win in the second game. The Chinese shuttler relied on his overall game but Srikanth fought his way back with superb attacking strokes from the net.
16-16 in the second game. Can Srikanth turn the game in his favour from here? https://t.co/w4Kcfw3KyK #FrenchSS
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11-10! Srikanth has a one-point advantage over Shi Yuqi at the mid-game break of the second game https://t.co/w4Kcfw3KyK #FrenchSS
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Srikanth showing a bit of urgency in the second game. Starts off well. Leads 4-2 against Shi Yuqi. #FrenchSS
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) October 27, 2017
Shi Yuqi dominates first game: 21-8
The former World No 2 took complete control of the game with a handful of deceptive drives from the mid-court. Srikanth couldn’t help but hit the shuttle straight down the frame at times. Notably, Shi’s defence is also something Srikanth needs to worry about.
Srikanth trails 6-11 at the mid-game interval of the opening game
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Shi Yuqi has attacked well so far https://t.co/w4Kcfw3KyK #FrenchSS
Satwik & Chirag are 17 & 20 respectively but they played like experienced campaigners. The turnaround after the horrid 1st game was superb!
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) October 27, 2017
Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen beat Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty: 21-5, 17-21, 21-17
What an incredible battle this was! Boe-Mogensen took the opening game in just 11 minutes but struggled to defend in the second. Rankireddy-Shetty were just outstanding to respond the way they did against the all-time greats. The young talents almost knocked the Danes out but lost focus at the end.
1 game-all & 17-all!
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Rankireddy-Shetty are playing their hearts out in the decider against Boe-Mogensen https://t.co/w4Kcfw3KyK #FrenchSS
13-13! Neck and neck in the third and final game between Boe-Mogensen and Rankireddy-Shetty
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What a gamehttps://t.co/w4Kcfw3KyK #FrenchSS
Boe and Mogensen lead 11-8 at the mid-game interval of the decider
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Rankireddy and Shetty need to attackhttps://t.co/w4Kcfw3KyK #FrenchSS
Now that's called a smashing comeback!
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) October 27, 2017
Chirag/ Satwik win 2nd game 21-17 against the defending champions. Bring on the decider! #FrenchSS
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty win second game: 21-17
After managing to take just five points in the opening game, the Indian pair bounces back to level the scores with a clinical display in the second game. Rankireddy’s smashes were difficult to read and Shetty kept his calm to hit clean returns.
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