Thailand Open Day 3: Lakshya Sen and Kiran George progress into quarterfinals
The Indian shuttlers had a mixed day on the 3 rd day as Lakshya Sen and Kiran George progress into the quarterfinals of Super 500 Thailand Open 2023 played in Bangkok, Thailand on 1 June. Kiran George produced a brilliant performance against Weng Hong of China winning it in two straight games. Both players started the game on even keel fighting for each point. At the mid-game break, the Indian had a 11-9 lead. After the break, Kiran George looked in fine touch and put opponent under pressure with smashes and drop shots, winning the first game easily at 21-11. The second game began with both players fighting for each point. Both players showed their class with smashes and making life tough. At the mid-game break, Weng Hong had a slender 11-10 lead. After the break, the match ebbed and flowed from one end to another before Kiran George won the second game by 21-19 to move into the quarterfinals. He will now face Thomas Junior Popov in the quarterfinals. Lakshya Sen defeated ...