Badminton World Tour Finals 2021 LIVE, Day 1- Satwik-Chirag loses, Lakshya Sen handed win - Scores, Updates, Results, Live blog
All set!
Both Kidambi and Popov are on court and are done with their warmups. Kidambi to serve.
Kidambi Srikanth up next!
The former world number 1 in men's singles Kidambi Srikanth will be in action next for India. He will take on Toma Junior Popov of France.
Ashwini-Sikki LOSE
Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy lose their first group match 21-14, 21-18 in 43 minutes.
3 MATCH POINTS
All of Ashwini-Sikki's hardwork seems to have gone to the drain as Japan wins 4 straight points to lead 21-17.
EUQALISED!
A wonderful body smash from Sikki Reddy and the Indians have now equalised at 16-16. WOW!
Same story!
A long rally where the Indians do all the hard work but surrender it with an unforced error. India trails 14-16.
13-12
The Indians are right back in this one as they trail 12-13. Can they continue this momentum?
India fighting back!
Much like the first game, Ashwini-Sikki are fighting their way back into this game. The deficit is down to two at 10-12.
Finally!
Sikki Reddy comes up a smart shot and they finally end Japan's nine-point run. India trail 7-11.
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