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Lakshya Sen WINS!

There is no drama in this match. Lakshya Sen calmly finishes it off. He defeats Singapore's Loh Yew 21-17, 21-13 in 40 minutes to make his way into the Quarterfinals of French Open 2021.

First win off the day for India with three more matches to go!

Lakshya in control!

There has been no first game like fightback from Loh Yew until now. The Singaporean is trying to hang on, but the Indian is very comfortable. Lakshya leads 16-13.

Advantage, Lakshya!

The Indian breaks open a lead at the mid-game interval. He leads 11-8. This should be more than enough to win this match for Lakshya, I feel. 

7-7

The second game has been really close so far. 7-7 for now. Who will break free?

Lakshya Sen leads

Lakshya Sen has managed to open up a 2-point lead at 5-3 in the second game. 

21-17

Lakshya Sen wins the first game 21-17 in 20 minutes. With the lead he had at the mid-game interval, it looked a mere formality. However, Loh Yew did manage to give the Indian a scare, winning 7 points in a row but Sen managed to pocket it thankfully.

3-point lead

Lakshya Sen has just about managed to pull himself out of the mess. He leads 19-16. Can he wrap this up?

5-straight points!

5-straight points for Loh Yew and the deficit is now down to just one point. Sen leads 13-12. Pressure mounting on the Indian.

11-6

Lakshya Sen goes into the mid-game break with a very comfortable 11-6 lead. Will he continue to coast along or will Loh Yew be able to bounce back?

Loh Yew fighting back!

The Singapore star is fighting back, but Sen still enjoys a four-point lead at 9-5.