July 28th 2024.
In his Olympic debut, India's HS Prannoy showcased his skills by defeating Germany's Fabian Roth in a men's singles match on Sunday. Despite being struck with chikungunya just weeks before the Paris Games, the 32-year-old from Kerala displayed impressive fitness and determination as he dominated the court for 45 minutes.
Prannoy's next opponent will be Le Duc Phat from Vietnam on Wednesday in the final group match. The world No. 82 Roth put up a good fight against Prannoy, engaging him in intense rallies. However, Prannoy remained focused and took control of the game after initially falling behind at 14-11. With a strong smash and some well-constructed rallies, Prannoy took the first game 21-18.
In the second game, Prannoy seemed to have found his rhythm as he effortlessly moved around the court and constructed his shots with precision. His net game, powerful attacks, and delicate touches helped him gain a comfortable lead of 16-11. In no time, he had eight match points and a backhand stroke from Roth that went wide sealed the victory for Prannoy.
It was a remarkable win for Prannoy, who has already proven himself as a bronze medalist at both the World Championships and the Asian Games in the previous year. Despite facing a tough opponent and battling an illness, Prannoy's determination and skill shone through as he confidently secured his first Olympic victory.
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