Semi-final report: Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth bounced back to win 14-21, 21-19, 21-18 in a three-setter against H.S Prannoy and enter the men’s singles final but PV Sindhu crashed out of the women’s singles at the $325,000 French Open Superseries on Saturday. Srikanth now has taken a 3-1 lead in the head-to-head statistics against Prannoy. [caption id=“attachment_4182769” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Kidambi Srikanth and Kenta Nishimoto in action. Agencies[/caption] In the first game, after Srikanth took the first point of the match, Prannoy bounced back to take a 9-7 lead in the first game. However, the Guntur man quickly brought things level 10-10. Later, Prannoy took charge of the things to take a 17-13 lead and convert it into his first game victory. The second game started with Prannoy taking a slender 11-10 lead at the breather. Later Srikanth managed to come back and dominate things to clinch the second game and push the match to the third and decisive game. In the third game, Prannoy had an early 11-10 advantage but failed to maintain it giving away easy points to Srikanth who capitalised on the situation and clinched the match. Srikanth will take on the winner of match between Anders Antonsen and Kenta Nishimoto in the finals. Earlier, Sindhu failed to find any momentum in a women’s singles semi-final against Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi that lasted 37 minutes, going down 14-21, 9-21. The first game saw a close contest between both shuttlers with the Japanese taking a slender 11-10 lead at the breather. The World No 4 gave little away to the Rio Olympics silver medallist from India, as she gathered seven straight points to take the opening game with ease. The second game witnessed complete domination from the Japanese shuttler, who opened up a 6-0 lead before heading into the break at 11-2. After the break, Akane continued to hold the upper hand and took full advantage of Sindhu’s numerous unforced errors to easily pocket the game and the match.
Highlights, French Open Superseries Final Match, Badminton Score and Result: Kidambi Srikanth, Tai Tzu Ying win singles titles
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Tai Tzu Ying is the new French Open Superseries champion!
The World No 1 beats Akane Yamaguchi 21-4, 21-16 to lift her fourth Superseries title of the calendar year. Yet again, it was her deceptive strokes that made the difference on the night. Akane tried her best to contain Tai but was taken by surprise in the opening game.
Our heartiest congratulations to Indian Badminton star @srikidambi for winning the French open super series cup @BAI_Media @DDNewsLive pic.twitter.com/gJnoldwtyh
— India in France (@IndiaembFrance) October 29, 2017
Once is great, twice is better, thrice is rare & four times is Srikanth Kidambi!
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) October 29, 2017
2017 will be remembered for this man's red-hot streak! 💪 pic.twitter.com/UCQlvGh15I
Srikanth Kidambi wins French Open Superseries crown!
An incredible victory for Srikanth, who came from being 5-9 down at one point in the opening game to clinch the match 21-14, 21-13 against the in-form Kenta Nishimoto. The Indian creates history by becoming the first Indian male shuttler to win four Superseries titles in a year.
Just 5 points away from history is Srikanth Kidambi. Leading 16-8 in the second game. Come on!!! #FrenchSS FINAL
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) October 29, 2017
11-5! A six-point advantage for Srikanth in the second game
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) October 29, 2017
It has been a one-way traffic so far https://t.co/yAKORwqSXU #FrenchSS
7-2! Is it a one-way traffic at the moment?
Srikanth does not look like the one who will commit errors at the net. Superb net play.
Srikanth takes the opening game: 21-14!
From being 5-9 down, the World No 4 scripts a fantastic comeback to take the lead in the final against a defensive Nishimoto. The Japanese took the lead but failed to maintain the pressure and succumbed to quick attacking shots.
15-11! Srikanth is finding his feet slowly, while a defensive Nishimoto is looking tired https://t.co/yAKORwqSXU #FrenchSS
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) October 29, 2017
SIX straight points for Srikanth!
The Indian ace opens up a two-point lead over Nishimoto at the mid-game break of the opening game. Watching Srikanth attack is arguably the best thing after Peter Gade’s trickery during the 2000s.
Srikanth is slowly but surely coming into his own. Draws level to make it 9-9 against Nishimoto. Wins 3 on a trot. #FrenchSS FINAL
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) October 29, 2017
8-5! Nishimoto has a three-point lead over Srikanth in the opening game
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) October 29, 2017
Nervy start for the Indian acehttps://t.co/yAKORwqSXU #FrenchSS
Kidambi Srikanth vs Kenta Nishimoto: Preview
On paper, the Indian ace appears as the favourite to win the French Open Superseries title – his fourth Superseries crown of the calendar year. However, Nishimoto has ruffled a few feathers en route the final and is in great touch. Srikanth will play his natural attacking game, while the Japanese will have to deal with the barrage of strokes from the backcourt to take something out of the match.
The duo has met once at the recently-concluded Singapore Open, where Srikanth registered an easy straight-game win over Nishimoto.
It's the day of the finals and Srikanth Kidambi has a chance to create history. Get behind our baddie! #FrenchSS pic.twitter.com/GA14cZXZ1r
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) October 29, 2017
Hello and welcome to Firstpost’s live coverage of French Open Superseries finals. A host of interesting matches to keep you entertained, including Kidambi Srikanth’s summit clash with Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto. Meanwhile, Tai Tzu Ying will be in action against the in-form Akane Yamaguchi.
So, just stick around for live scores and updates.
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