Indonesia Open 2022 Semi-final Highlights, HS Prannoy vs Zhao Jun Peng: Prannoy suffers straight-game defeat

Heartbreak for Prannoy, who was looking to continue his stellar form and enter first-ever final at the Indonesian event. Zhao now faces Viktor Axelsen in the men's singles final.

Zhao has done it! He is through to the final with a 21-16, 21-15 over Prannoy

Error from Prannoy and it's match-point opportunity for Zhao

Zhao squanders it into the net but he's still got a handsome lead over the Indian.

Unforced error from Prannoy and Zhao extends his lead

Zhao claimed eight points in a row before the mid-game interval and seems like he's in a hurry to wrap the second game. He hits it at an awkward angle to unsettle Prannoy. He still has a five-point lead.

Worrying times if you're an Indian fan! Zhao enters the mid-game interval with a four-point advantage!

Another fast exchange and it's Zhao who takes yet another point. He has responded strongly after being 4-6 down at one stage.

What power and pace! Zhao hits two in a row to take a 7-6 lead. Excellent returns from the Chinese.

Misjudgement from Zhao, who thought it was landing past the back line. Prannoy maintains a slender lead.

Aggressive intent from Prannoy, who is making it difficult for Zhao in the second game. He is combining his smashes with precise drop shots. The Indian takes a two-point lead.

The opening game goes to Zhao Jun Peng. He claims it 21-16 in just 18 minutes.

Prannoy hits it wide as Zhao looks to wrap up the opening game.

Powerful smash from Zhao and he definitely has been the quicker of the two players so far. He is just three points away from taking the first game.

Precise from Zhao, who hits it fine near the net. No chance for Prannoy to reach the shuttle in time.

Zhao hits it past the back line... another point for Prannoy, who looks to close the gap.

Fabulous angle from Prannoy to catch his opponent by surprise. He halts Zhao from extending the lead.

Just a little flick from left-handed Zhao and it lands well inside the back line. He takes the next two points as well. Zhao has got a comfortable lead at the mid-game interval.

Three consecutive points for the Indian and he's made it 6-7! That would certainly help in erasing some early pressure.

Stunning! Zhao has been precise with his shots and placement. Prannoy isn't really matching his opponent's pace at the moment.

Stunning cross-court smash from Zhao but Prannoy defends it and then hits it off his opponent's reach. He closes down the gap.

The game gets underway... and Prannoy, who is eyeing first-ever final at the Indonesia Open, hits it into the net. A 23-shot rally for the first point that goes to Zhao.

While it's Prannoy's first SF appearance at the event in five long years, Jun Peng makes his debut in the last four. It's the first-ever game between the two. Prannoy has won the toss and chosen sides. He wants to start at the near side of the court. Players doing warm-up rituals before the start…

It's the time for second men's singles SF between Jun Peng and Prannoy! We are in for a real treat as both players enter the court.

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The win 9-21, 21-14, 21-18 in a hard-fought SF game against Lee So Hee/Shin Seung Chan.