French Open 2021 LIVE, Day 2: PV Sindhu in action - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog

Srikanth on a comeback roll! Smashes away cheekily!

Srikanth is in hot pursuit now as he tries to level up. Momota leads at 18-16! Let's go, Srikanth!!

The momentum is beginning to shift towards Momota after the mid-game interval!

A change of momentum here as Kento Momota looks unruffled, playing mid-length rallies with ease and he leads 16-13 now. 

Srikanth needs to stay closer and cover up!

It is Momota who goes into the mid-game interval break with the lead at 11-10

Nimble from both players but it is Momota who is being deceptive now

We are level at 10 ALL in the opening game as Momota is all fired up and is pulling off some exceptional shots!

The rallies are getting intense now as Momota attacks!

Srikanth still has his nose in the front but Momota keeps close and attacks from all the sides. 

Srikanth's backhand game is in fine shape today - he leads 7-5!

Short rallies but strategically placed!

Kento Momota is beginning to find his groove although matters are still slow. Kidambi still has a one point cushion lead at 5-4.

Kidambi takes a 4-0 lead in the opening game, Momota starts slow

And we begin - Kidambi gets off to a flying start!

Strong start from Kidambi Srikanth as he gets the first couple of points straightaway to lead 2-0!

Kento Momota obviously towers over Kidambi Srikanth in their H2H meets!