India’s B Sai Praneeth defeated Korean qualifier Hyeok Jin Jeon in a tough
three-game contest to enter the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open Super
300 badminton tournament in Bangkok on Thursday. Praneeth beat his Korean
opponent 24-22 7-21 22-20 in the men’s singles second round match. He will
next face sixth seed Li Shi Feng of China in the last eight round.
Earlier in the day, Kiran George and Ashmita Chaliha put up gallant fights
before going down in three games in the second round of their respective
events.
three-game contest to enter the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open Super
300 badminton tournament in Bangkok on Thursday. Praneeth beat his Korean
opponent 24-22 7-21 22-20 in the men’s singles second round match. He will
next face sixth seed Li Shi Feng of China in the last eight round.
Earlier in the day, Kiran George and Ashmita Chaliha put up gallant fights
before going down in three games in the second round of their respective
events.
