French Open 2021 LIVE, Day 3: PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag and others eye quarters - Scores, Updates, Results, Live Blog

Equalised!

Brilliant comeback from the Indonesian pair and they have equalised at 11-11. This is where the true test begins for Ashwini-Satwik, I feel.

6-point lead

This is complete domination now from Satwik and Ashwini as they lead 9-3.

Ashwni-Satwik LEADS

Ashwini and Satwik have started off well in the second game as well. They lead 5-1.

21-15

WOW, Ashwini Ponnappa and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy have won the first game 21-15 against the World Number 5. That was more than comfortable for the Indians.

The real question though is whether they will be able to maintain this?

Ashwini-Satwik cruising!

Ashwini Ponnappa and Satwiksairaj are cruising at the moment. They lead 16-12!

11-8

Ashwini and Satwik go into the mid-game break with a healthy 11-8 lead. Who expected this?

2-point lead

After a close start, the Indians have managed to open up a two-point lead at 9-7. Good start!

Close start!

A tight start to the match, but Satwik-Ashwini lead 4-3. 

Satwik-Ashwini are on court!

Satwik and Ashwini are out on Court number 4. A stiff challenge awaits them in a few minutes time.

Satwik-Ashwini to kick off!

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponnappa will kick start India's campaign in Round of 16. They will be up against the World Number 5 pair of Praveen Jordan and Oktavia.