Ace Indian shuttler HS Prannoy’s run in the Australian Open 2024 came to an end following his loss in the quarter-finals of the men’s singles. The loss comes as a setback to the shuttler heading into the Paris Olympics. World number 10 Prannoy lost to sixth-ranked Kodai Naraoka 21-19 and 21-13 in 61 minutes of game time. Prannoy’s exit marked the end of India’s campaign in the tournament.
Australian Open blow for HS Prannoy ahead of Paris Olympics
Prannoy has had a dismal run so far in 2024, finishing 3rd only in the Yonex India Open while suffering first or second round exits in most of the other tournaments. Prior to the Australian Open, the ace shuttler was knocked out in the first round of Indonesia Open, losing 21-15, 21-12 to Rajawat. He suffered an exit in the second round of the Singapore Open, going down to Julien Carriagi in 55 minutes in the Round of 16.
Malaysia Open, Indonesia Masters, Selangor Badminton Asia Team Championships, French Open, All England Open, Bank of Ningbo Open, Thomas and Uber Cup and Thailand Open are the tournaments where he has been knocked out of the first and second rounds in 2024.
How did Prannoy fare in 2023?
Prannoy was in red-hot form in the previous year, including a first-placed finish in the Malaysia Masters. He reached the quarterfinals stage in five tournaments while finishing 2nd and 3rd in three tourneys, including at the BWF World Championships, Australian Open and the Indonesia Open.
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