French Open 2021: Dhruv Kapila/Sikki Reddy and Sameer Verma in action — Scores, Updates, Live Blog

Dhruv Kapila and N. Sikki Reddy attempt a comeback - just a point's gap now!

First mid-game interval goes to the Malaysians!

Dhruv Kapila and N. Sikki Reddy stay hot on pursuit but it is the fifth seeded duo who reach the mid-game interval first at 11-7. 

Quite the mini catch-up to do here for the Indian pair. Full focus ahead and let's go!

Back on service for Dhruv Kapila and Sikki Reddy!

Quick exchange of services are taking place here with both pairs showing dynamic form. However, the Malaysians are still commanding the lead at 10-7.

We begin with the Mixed Doubles action!

The pair of Dhruv Kapila and N. Sikki Reddy have joined forces against the fifth seeded duo from Malaysia - Chan Peng Soon and Goh Liu Ying!

A couple of quick points exchanged in the beginning and Kapila/Sikki Reddy maintain good stealth but the Malaysians are also pretty strong.

Still going tight, the fifth seeded pair lead 6-4 in the opening game. 

Day 1 and we have Mixed Doubles and Men's Singles actions on our plate!

Voila! It's a new day and Indians better settle in for some classic French battles as Indian shuttlers take to the courts of the Stade Pierre de Coubertin on Day 1 of the tournament.

We have two matches lined up! Let's go!

Welcome to a new city and a new tournament!

All aboard as Indian badminton stars will be looking to up their game and present a strong front at the French Open 2021 that is being held in Paris, France! 

Big names like PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth and Satwik-Chirag obviously dot the eminent list of shuttlers who will try out their luck at the Super 750 event.