China Open 2023: Satwik-Chirag makes 1st round exit, India's campaign ends - Highlights
Game 1: Fikri-Maulana claims the lead at the break
Fikri and Maulana manage to edge Satwik and Chirag 11-9 at the stroke of the first game break. Who will win the first game?
Game 1: Close fight in the opening game
Satwik-Chirag and Fikri-Maulana are in the middle of an intense fight in the first game. No pair has a clear lead at 8-8.
Game 1: Satwik-Chirag draws level
Satwik-Chirag draws level at 6-6 against Fikri-Maulana.
Game 1: Satwik-Chirag trails 4-6
Satwik-Chirag trails 4-6 in the first game against Fikri-Maulana.
Satwik-Chirag in action
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will play Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and Bagas Maulana of Indonesia at 9 AM IST.
Sikki Reddy-Rohan Kapoor makes first-round exit
Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei win the second game 21-16 as Sikki Reddy and Rohan Kapoor make a first-round exit from the China Open.
Final result:
N Sikki Reddy-Rohan Kapoor lost 15-21, 16-21 in 39 minutes.
Game 2: Sikki Reddy-Rohan Kapoor fetches two points
Sikki Reddy and Rohan Kapoor earn two quick points to make it 16-20. But Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei still have four match-point chances.
Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei on match point
Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei are on a match-point chance now. They have a 20-14 lead in the second game.
Game 2: A point for Sikki Reddy-Rohan Kapoor
Sikki Reddy and Rohan Kapoor reduce the Malaysians' lead to 13-15. But Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei break away to an 18-13 lead with three straight points.
Game 2: A point for Sikki Reddy-Rohan Kapoor
Sikki Reddy and Rohan Kapoor reduce the Malaysians' lead to 13-15. But Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei break away to a 18-13 lead.
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