HS Prannoy Reaches Final Of Australia Open After Beating Compatriot Priyanshu Rajawat
Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy entered the Australian Open final after defeating compatriot Priyanshu Rajawat in straight games in Sydney on Saturday. The world number nine Prannoy took 43 minutes to ward off 21-year-old Rajawat's challenge 21-18 21-12. Making his maiden semifinal appearance in a Super 500 tournament, Orleans Masters champion Rajawat gave a good account of himself as he gave a tough fight to sixth seed Prannoy in the opening game.