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Australian Open: Shuttlers Prannoy, Aakashi, Malvika, Anupama Reach Second Round

By IANS News June 12, 2024 • 21:10 PM View: 358

BWF World Tour Super: Indian shuttlers had a mixed day at the Australian Open 2024 with the top male player and fifth seed H.S. Prannoy and women's eighth seed Aakarshi Kashyap advancing into the second round in their respective categories on Wednesday.

Former Thomas Cup winner Prannoy, who is ranked 33rd in BWF World Rankings, is the highest-ranked Indian player in this event and defeated Coelho Ygor of Brazil in straight games in the event being played at Quaycentre in Sydney.

Prannoy defeated the Brazilian 21-10, 23-21 in 47 minutes to reach the men's singles second round of the BWF World Tour Super 500 Series event with a prize fund of USD 420,000.