In a thrilling Pre quarterfinal clash at the World Badminton Championship held in Copenhagen, Denmark, India’s 9th-seeded Prannoy HS faced off against Singaporean 7th-seeded Loh Kean Yew. The match unfolded as an electrifying spectacle. The opening game saw Prannoy asserting his dominance, securing a 21-18 victory. The second game witnessed a resurgence from Loh Kean Yew, who displayed formidable performance in the initial half. However, Prannoy managed to level the score before Loh Kean Yew, a former world champion, secured the game at 21-15, making it one game each.
The third game, a decisive one, started with Prannoy taking a commanding lead of 11-4 at the halfway mark. Yet, the momentum shifted as Loh Kean Yew rallied back in the latter half. The score leveled at 19-19, creating a tense finale. Ultimately, Prannoy capitalized on a critical moment, strategically exploiting his opponent’s vulnerability on his backhand side. Loh Kean Yew hesitated, and his shot faltered, allowing Prannoy to secure the victory.
As the match concluded, the scoreline read 21-18, 15-21, 21-19 in favor of Prannoy HS, marking a pulsating triumph in this fiercely contested encounter.
