Kumamoto [Japan], November 15 (ANI): Asian Games medalist Prannoy HS advanced to the second round of the ongoing Japan Open on Wednesday.
In his first-round match, Prannoy beat Hong Kong’s Lee Cheuk Yiu by 22-20, 19-21, 21-17 to reach into the next round.
On the other hand, Lakshya Sen, the Commonwealth Games champion and Priyanshu Rajawat registered losses in their first-round matches.
Lin Chun-yi of Chinese Taipei beat Priyanshu by 15-21, 12-21.
On the other hand, Lakshya lost to Kodai Naraoka of Japan by 17-21, 10-21 within two games only.
Japan Open started on November 14 and will go on till November 19. (ANI)
