HS Prannoy beats Parupalli Kashyap to lift US Open badminton title - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

HS Prannoy beats Parupalli Kashyap to lift US Open badminton title

New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent
Jul 24, 2017 09:01 AM IST

HS Prannoy showed great determination to clinch his third Grand Prix Gold and maiden US Open title as he defeated Parupalli Kashyap 21-15, 20-22, 21-12 in a hard-fought encounter.

Indian shuttler HS Prannoy clinched the US Open Grand Prix Gold tournament after defeating compatriot Parupalli Kashyap in the final on Sunday.

HS Prannoy in action against Parupalli Kashyap in the US Open badminton final.(AP)
HS Prannoy in action against Parupalli Kashyap in the US Open badminton final.(AP)

The 25-year old Prannoy showed great determination to clinch his third Grand Prix Gold and maiden US Open title as he defeated Kashyap 21-15, 20-22, 21-12 in a hard-fought encounter.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

Prannoy had found a place in the final after defeating Vietnam’s Tien Minh Nguyen, while Kashyap overcame Korean Kwang Hee Heo in the semi-finals.

READ | Jordan Spieth emerges from epic duel to win British Open Golf

Prannoy looked quite impressive from the start as he clinched the first game after going 4-8 down early on. The Indian shuttler showed excellent court coverage and he looked quite comfortable against his much experienced opponent.

However, the former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Parupalli Kashyap fought back in the second game. He cleverly executed his gameplan and was able to take the match to the decider after winning the second game 22-20. In the third set, it was all Prannoy as the youngster gave no chance to Kashyap and raced to victory with the scoreline reading 21-12.

READ | Chris Froome wins his fourth Tour de France

It has been a good year for the Indian badminton players as last month, Srikanth Kidambi created history by becoming the first Indian to win two successive Superseries titles and by entering three consecutive finals at the Indonesian Open, Singapore Open, and the Australian Open.

Catch all the Latest IPL 2024 news and Live Cricket Score along with WPL Schedule and WPL Points Table related updates on Hindustan Times Website and APPs
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On