Korea Open 2019: Parupalli Kashyap enters the semi-finals with an easy win over Jan O Jorgensen

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Parupalli Kashyap progressed into the semi-finals of the Super 500 Korea Open with an easy win over Denmark Jan O Jorgensen in straight sets at 24-22, 21-8 played at Incheon, South Korea on Friday.

In the first game, both players started on even keel taking alternate points till 4-4. Jan Jorgensen stepped up his game with aggressive strokes and mistakes from Kashyap. At the interval, the Denmark player-led 11-8. After the interval, Kashyap equaled the score at 11-11. Both players fought for each point until 22-22. The Indian took 2 points in succession to take the first game at 24-22.
The second game saw Kashyap play aggressive badminton right from word go and never allowed his opponent to play his natural game. At the interval, the Indian led 11-7. After the break, Kashyap never let the match slip and won the second game easily at 21-8 to move into the semi-finals of the tournament. He will take on Kento Momota in the semi-finals to be played tomorrow.

It was a dominating performance by Kashyap who played aggressive badminton and created pressure on the opposition. Kento Momota defeated Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in two straight sets by 21-15, 21-19. Despite the Malaysian playing well in the 2nd set, World number 1 showed his class and won the match easily.

Parupalli Kashyap has a tough task ahead in the semi-finals. In today’s match, the Indian committed mistakes but played aggressive badminton to dominate the player from Denmark. Chou Tien Chen moved into the semi-finals with an easy two straight-sets win over SH Rhustatvito of Indonesia by 21-18, 21-9.

He replaced Kidambi Srikanth and had to play the qualifiers before entering the main draw. Kashyap would be looking to perform to his best and give Kento Momota a scare.


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P Kashyap enters into the semi-finals of Korea Open 2019 



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