Parupalli Kashyap out of Indonesia Open

Jakarta,: After a surprising win against the world No. 1 in quarters, Indian ace shuttler succumbed to pressure in the semis. Indian badminton star Parupalli Kashyap lost to Japan's Kento Momota in three games in the men's singles semifinal on saturday.

Kashyap started the match on a positive note when he flat lined his opponent with serial smashes. But Momota came bach hard and won the consecutive sets.

Momota defeated Kashyap 12-21, 21-17, 21-19 in an hour and 16 minutes at the Istora Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.