HS Prannoy misses closely upset against World No. 2 Other Antonsen at BWF World Championships | Badminton News – The Times of India

The Indian shuttler HS Prannoy missed closely and caused a major upset at the BWF world championships and lost to World No. 2 Other Antonsen van Denmark In an intense second round game that lasted almost 90 minutes with a score of 8-21, 21-17, 21-23 on Wednesday evening in Paris.The bronze medal winner of 2023 had two match points, but eventually could not convert into the victory against the Danish player.“Towards the end, a few bad shots played. I should have kept a little more energy and tried to stand on the attacking side. In the last 3-4 points I felt that he was on the attack and I gave him a few easy smashes that probably changed the game. I should have taken a few more chances on the net and have played patiently after the game.Currently ranked in 34th place worldwide, Prannoy recovered from a bad first game to win the second and to force a decisive match. Despite the building of Momentum and pushing Antonsen to the limit, crucial mistakes turned out to be expensive.“Losing match points always hurts, especially at major events. One match can change the course of a tournament. Beating someone in shape gives you a lot of confidence, but if you are on the other hand, it will cost your whole effort and you start to doubt yourself again. I really didn’t want to be in that situation,” he added.

The 33-year-old 2022 Thomas Cup winner has confronted with countless health challenges, including a chronic stomach disorder, back injury and Chikungunya before the Olympic Games in Paris, which took a break after the competitions.“I tried to constantly improve front. I am there, I can still play a few years more, but in terms of fitness I cannot keep track of these young people. The pace is too high and sometimes the body does not respond as I want. It’s a bit slower. That is part of the game – the sport is fast and explosive. “Regarding his future in the world championships, Prannoy indicated that he could make a final appearance before his physical condition forces him to make a decision about his career.“Probably one more. You want to push for a few more years, but maximum would be one, and that even if I stretch out very hard,” he said.