
HS Prannoy exited the men's singles tournament at the Malaysia Open after falling in the quarterfinals to Japan's Kodai Naraoka (16-21, 21-19, 10-21) on Friday. The game lasted 84 minutes.
Prannoy began the Malaysia Open by defeating fellow countryman Lakshya Sen in the first round. In the pre-quarterfinals, Prannoy defeated Indonesia's Chico Aura Dwi Wardoyo in an hour and four minutes, 21-9, 15-21, 21-16. Prannoy chances of reaching the semifinals were dashed by Naraoka, who outplayed the Indian shuttler.
Later today, Satwik-Chirag will play against Liu-Ou in the men’s double quarterfinal match.