HS Prannoy Triumphs Over Jonatan Christie at Singapore Open

In an exciting Day 2 at the Singapore Open, HS Prannoy made headlines by defeating World No. 5 Jonatan Christie after a thrilling comeback. Meanwhile, the mixed doubles team of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto also advanced to the next round, showcasing their skills in a tightly contested match. However, Malvika Bansod faced elimination in the women's singles. Read on for more details about these matches and upcoming challenges.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 27, 2026, 20:42 IST

Prannoy's Remarkable Comeback

HS Prannoy achieved a stunning victory against World No. 5 Jonatan Christie, winning 10-21, 21-12, 21-18 in a thrilling 61-minute match during Day 2 of the Singapore Open held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Despite having lost the first game, Prannoy, a former World No. 6, showcased his resilience. Although Christie had a 7-3 lead in their past encounters, Prannoy took charge in the second game after a 2-all tie, finishing it decisively at 21-12. The final game was a nail-biter; Christie initially led, but Prannoy rallied back from a 16-18 deficit, scoring five consecutive points to clinch the match 21-18. He is set to face Singapore's Loh Kean Yew in the Round of 16, who previously defeated India's Kidambi Srikanth with scores of 22-20, 19-21, 21-17.

Dhruv and Tanisha Advance in Mixed Doubles

In the mixed doubles category, the duo of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto progressed to the next round after a hard-fought match against Malaysia's Wong Tien Ci and Lim Chiew Sien. The Indian pair won the match with scores of 21-14, 20-22, 21-13, demonstrating their tenacity. They took the lead in the final game after a close start at 7-6, ultimately securing the victory in 58 minutes.

Bansod Exits Women's Singles

In women's singles, Malvika Bansod faced a tough challenge and was eliminated by Lin Hsiang Ti, with the match concluding at 21-11, 19-21, 12-21.