French Open Highlights: Day 3 - Satwik-Chirag advance; Men's Singles challenge ends - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
Satwik-Chirag LEAD!
This looks very easy for Satwik-Chirag as they lead 11-6 at the second mid-game interval. They should be able to wrap this up in the next few minutes.
Srikanth is losing control
Kidambi Srikanth seems to be losing control of the proceedings now as Gemke pockets 5 points in a row to lead 16-10.
Satwik-Chirag assert dominance
On court number 3, Satwik and Chirag continue to assert their dominance. The Indians showing why they are the higher-ranked pair as they race to a 7-1 lead in the second game.
Srikanth trails!
The usual misjudgment from Srikanth on the backline to go into the mid-game interval with a deficit of two points at 9-11.
Srikanth draws level!
Srikanth first wins a long rally, and then comes up with a perfectly placed smash to draw level at 8-8. Early signs of how tight this contest might prove to be.
Satwik-Chirag take Game 1!
They never looked in any sort of trouble did Satwik-Chirag, and they take the first game 21-16. Can the Indians wrap it up in the second game?
Srikanth loses a challenge!
Srikanth takes a challenge early on in the match and he is proven wrong. He believed Gemke's shot to be out, but it was not the case. Srikanth trails 4-8.
Satwik-Chirag on the charge!
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are on the charge. They have extended their lead to 16-11 after the mid-game break. Looking very comfortable at the moment.
Srikanth on the backfoot
Not the best of starts for Kidambi Srikanth as he trails 2-4. Still early days, and the Indian is slowly trying to find his rhythm.
Satwik-Chirag LEAD!
Decent comeback from Satwik-Chirag as they go into the mid-game break with an 11-9 lead.
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