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'The 20th point won by him when we're tied was the turning point", HS Pranoy after defeat

New Delhi, Jan 15 (UNI) India's HS Pranoy bowed out in the round of 16 after a hard-fought defeat to Singapore's Loh Kean Yew at the Indira Gandhi Stadium on Thursday, later pointing to a crucial rally late in the second game as the turning point of the match.
Speaking to the press after the match, Pranoy felt the rally won by Yew for the 20th point in the second game was the turning point of the match.
"The 20th point won by him when we were tied, 19-19 was the turning point; it was a long rally, and winning that gave him a lot of confidence," Pranoy said.
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