Japan Open 2022: H S Prannoy went down in the men's singles quarterfinals

Star Indian shuttler H S Prannoy went down in the men's singles quarterfinals against World Championships bronze medalist Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei at the Japan Open here on Friday.

Prannoy has been amongst the most consistent Indian players in the circuit this season shuttlers. His defeat brings down the curtain of the Indian campaign at the Japan Open.

The 30-year-old Indian played out of his skin



and saved three match points, only to endure the agony of losing it in the end, as Chou emerged victorious 21-17 15-21 22-20 in a pulsating contest that lasted an hour and 20 minutes.

Prannoy had already defeated Chuo twice out of his last twin meetings. Hence, Prannoy engaged in a battle of attrition with his rival and was up 12-8 in the opening game. However, Chou recovered to turn the tables at 15-14 when Prannoy went to the net.