HS Prannoy Triumphs Over Le Duc Phat to Reach Paris Olympics Pre-Quarterfinals

India's HS Prannoy advanced to the men's singles pre-quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics after defeating Vietnam's Le Duc Phat. Despite losing the first game, Prannoy came back strongly to win the next two games. He will next face fellow Indian Lakshya Sen in the pre-quarterfinals.

India's HS Prannoy triumphed over Vietnam's Le Duc Phat in a thrilling final group match to secure his spot in the men's singles pre-quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday.

The 32-year-old Kerala native overcame a shaky start and a bout of chikungunya, ultimately winning 16-21, 21-11, 21-12 in a grueling 62-minute battle against the world number 70.

Prannoy, a world championships and Asian Games bronze medallist, will next face fellow Indian Lakshya Sen in an all-Indian pre-quarterfinal clash.