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HS Prannoy missed out on the title as he crashed down by 9-21, 23-21, 20-22 against China's Weng Hong Yang in the summit clash on Sunday.

The Indian shuttler was completely outclassed by the Chinese counterpart in the first set before he put up an improved effort to claim the second game. A thrilling third set wasn't enough against Hong Yang who somehow managed to pick up a win in the end.

Prannoy was leading the decisive set with a four-point lead at once but the Chinese shuttler was confident enough to bounce back.

 

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The 31-year-old Prannoy had entered the final after getting the better of compatriot Priyanshu Rajawat in straight games on Saturday. He outclassed Rajawat in 43 minutes as he took a 21-18 21-12 victory in the end.

"A lot of credit goes to myself (laughs) because I was ready to accept change, try new things. The team which has been working with me has been really great. They have been able to give me inputs, help me each day in training," Prannoy said.

"The coaches Gopi sir, Guru, physios, trainers, everybody has equally worked hard from the background, so it is a team effort that is happening and I hope we can find solutions for each tournament and keep going," he added.

The duo has trained together many times and is familiar with each other's game but the world number 9 Prannoy ensured that he had the last laugh on Saturday as he outwitted his young challenger comfortably.

 

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"We both play each other almost every day. A lot of credit goes to him, he has been playing good badminton for the last 7 to 8 months. Over here also to get to a semifinal is not easy," said Prannoy.

"He is always a tricky opponent, he has got big lanky smashes, you have to be very patient against these kinds of players who are skill-wise way ahead of you.

"It was important for me to be composed and stay with him the entire match and keep getting the shuttle back. He knows my game, I know what I am going to play. just how good you execute on that particular day is all that matters."

 

(With Agency Inputs)