Ace Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth showed great determination to outwit NG Ka Long Angus in a hard fought match and cruise into the semifinal of the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton here on Friday.

The sixth seed Srikanth subdued the higher ranked Hong Kong shuttler 21-11 12-21 21-19 in a men's singles quarterfinal that lasted one hour four minutes.

Srikanth, ranked 15, hardly broke a sweat in the first game, taking a 1-0 lead.

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However, Indian lost momentum in the second game as the world no nine Angus levelled the proceedings.

Both players dominated a game each but the decider was fought on an even keel.

In the end, Srikanth had five match points to seal the deal but the former world no one squandered four before eking out a narrow win.

With the win Srikanth levelled the head to head record against Angus. Both shuttlers now have three wins each against each other.

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Srikanth will take on Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in the semifinals.

Ace Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth showed great determination to outwit NG Ka Long Angus in a hard fought match and cruise into the semifinal of the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton here on Friday.

Ace Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth showed great determination to outwit NG Ka Long Angus in a hard fought match and cruise into the semifinal of the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton here on Friday. The sixth seed Srikanth subdued the higher ranked Hong Kong shuttler 21-11 12-21 21-19 in a men's singles quarterfinal that lasted one hour four minutes. Srikanth, ranked 15, hardly broke a sweat in the first game, taking a 1-0 lead. ALSO READ: India's next generation a long way behind Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, feels Prakash Padukone However, Indian lost momentum in the second game as the world no nine Angus levelled the proceedings. Both players dominated a game each but the decider was fought on an even keel. In the end, Srikanth had five match points to seal the deal but the former world no one squandered four before eking out a narrow win. With the win Srikanth levelled the head to head record against Angus. Both shuttlers now have three wins each against each other. ALSO READ: Anurag Thakur hands over trophies to Rani, Vinesh and other 2020 National Sports Awards winners Srikanth will take on Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia in the semifinals.

Hylo Open: India's Kidambi Srikanth cruises to semifinal with hard fought win over NG Ka Long Angus

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Hylo Open: India's Kidambi Srikanth cruises to semifinal with hard fought win over NG Ka Long Angus