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

In her Uber Cup match as well, Saina had retired

Saina Nehwal is yet to find her form and her struggle is very apparent. She retires once more and Takahashi wins and goes to the next round.

Saina Nehwal is clearly not feeling it on the court as she retires mid-match again

Turn of events here as Saina Nehwal retires!

Takahashi is making Saina work and go the extra mile

Saina Nehwal looks a little rusty moving around the court and her usual flexibility is missing. The lithe Japanese is taking full advantage of this and she leads 8-2 in the second game!

Spot of struggle from Saina as she is unable to find her footing in this match

Takahashi takes the first game in no time. Needing just 12 minutes to conclude the first game, Takahashi wins the opening game, 21-11.

Saina takes on Sayaka Takahashi of Japan in her opening match

Very rough start for the 2012 London Olympics bronze medallist as she is lagging way behind in the first game at 17-8. Takahashi is obviously moving very smoothly, Saina is yet to find her rhythm.

Over to Saina Nehwal now as she takes on the World No. 15!

Sad ending for Parupalli Kashyap!

Kashyap gave it his all in this match but it wasn't meant to be for the Indian shuttler. The Frenchman has the last word, 21-17, 17-21, 21-11.

Leverdez is very much in the groove as he leads 15-9!

Cheeky net play from the Frenchman

Brice Leverdez is nimble at the net and is up 11-5 in the decider. Time for Kashyap to buckle up NOW!