Ace Indian shuttler HS Prannoy advanced to the men’s singles quarter-finals in the BWF World Championships after beating compatriot Lakshya Sen in a Round of 16 clash here on Thursday.

Prannoy came from a game down to beat the ninth-seeded Lakshya 17-21, 21-16, 21-17. With this win, the veteran continued his fine run of form in the tournament having beaten former world champion Kento Momota in the previous round.