Denmark Open: Sindhu, Aakarshi win; Srikanth, Lakshya knocked out - HIGHLIGHTS
Game 1: Smash by Srikanth
Srikanth defends a smash by Hong Yang and then converts it to a point by whipping the shuttle from the net. Srikanth leads 13-9.
Game 1: Srikanth hits the net
Srikanth's backhand flick ruffles the net. Hong Yang trails 9-12 now.
Game 1: Srikanth leads 11-8 at the interval
Hong Yang's toss goes wide as Srikanth takes an 11-8 lead at the interval.
Game 1: Hong Yang trails 8-10
Hong Yang wins the net battle this time. He follows it up with a backhand flick from the net. The Chinese player trails 8-10 now.
Game 1: Hong Yang hits the net
Srikanth wins the net battle again as Hong Yang's backhand flick goes into the net. Srikanth leads 10-6.
Game 1: Srikanth goes wide
Hong Yang collects two straight points as Srikanth goes wide. The Chinese player trails 5-9.
Game 1: Srikanth leads 9-2
Hong Yang is struggling here and Srikanth has no trouble taking a 9-2 lead.
Game 1: Brilliant net control by Srikanth
Srikanth is controlling the game. He draws Hong Yang closer to the net and then finishes it off with a simple flick to backcourt. Srikanth lads 8-2.
Game 1: Srikanth takes the lead
Srikanth is cruising in the first game as he leads 6-2.
Game 1: Srikanth vs Hong Yang
Srikanth and Hong Yang start aggressively. The opening game is tied at 2-2.
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