HS Prannoy reaches final of Australian Open

HS Prannoy stormed into the final of Australian open beating 21-year-old Rajawat 21-18 21-12 in the men's singles semifinals.

tar Indian shuttler HS Prannoy looked in fine fettle as he registered a comprehensive win over young compatriot Priyanshu Rajawat to storm into the final of the Australian Open Super 500 badminton tournament here on Saturday.

It will be a second Super 500 final appearance of the season for the 31-year-old Prannoy, who rode on his power and precision to outwit the 21-year-old Rajawat 21-18 21-12 in the men’s singles semifinals.

The World number 9 Indian will square off against China’s Weng Hong Yang in the summit clash on Sunday.

Interestingly, world number 24 Weng is the same opponent whom Prannoy had defeated in the final of the Malaysia Masters to win his first individual title in six years in May. It was also their only had to head meeting so far.

With the loss, Rajawat’s impressive run this week ended with a first-ever super 500 semifinal finish.