HS Prannoy achieves career-high World No. 6 after bronze medal win at BWF World Championships
PV Sindhu, who has been battling injuries and form in recent months, rose a spot to be World No. 14, whereas compatriot Saina Nehwal dropped to 51.
PV Sindhu, who has been battling injuries and form in recent months, rose a spot to be World No. 14, whereas compatriot Saina Nehwal dropped to 51.
The 31-year-old had registered a famous win against the defending champion and the home favourite Viktor Axelsen in the quarter-final, after three gruelling games in Copenhagen, Denmark, to secure a medal for his country.
HS Prannoy suffered a 18-21, 21-13, 21-14 against the Thai shuttler.
The 31-year-old will next face third seeded Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand.
Now India’s hopes of getting a medal at the World Championships lie solely on the shoulders of HS Prannoy.
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While Lakshya Sen will face Hyeok Jin Jeon of Korea in Round 2, HS Prannoy will next face Chico Aura of Indonesia on August 22.
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