German Open 2022, Semifinals HIGHLIGHTS: Lakshya Sen defeats World No.1 Viktor Axelsen in dramatic fashion — Scores, Updates, Results
The errors come from the Sen racquet now and he shows signs of frustration..
Axelsen seems very comforable now and has a glaring lead in this decider.
Sen makes net errors while the Dane leads 16-10.
Huge spot of worry for Lakshya Sen now...
Axelsen is unleashing some fiery smashes straight-up and leads 13-8.
The gap is expanding, Lakshya needs to act NOW.
Things are so close in this match that the heart cannot!
Lakshya Sen is impressive, make no doubt but Axelsen is simply being Axelsen with his attack.
The Dane has a three-point cushion lead at 11-8.
Change of sides, come on Sen, come back!!!
Lakshya's defense is a thing of beauty as well!
The level of badminton in this decider is on a whole new level as both are doing entertaining rallies now!
Lakshya moves so fast and is quick on his feet but Axelsen finds the gaps on time!
Crazy match this is, very fitting of a semi-final!
Axelsen shows his experience now and gets the better of Sen in the rallies!
The rallies are getting lengthy now as both players are pushing each other to the extremes as the Dane takes a 5-4 lead with a cross-court beauty!
WE DRAW LEVEL AT 2-2 in the decider!
Sen comes forward to the net and attacks and mixes up his pace!
A feeble return from Sen out of the court, we have Axelsen taking GAME 2!
Huge spot of worry now for Lakshya Sen as Axelsen looks to have settled in well and gets Game 2...
Pray, folks, pray for Lakshya to hit back now in the decider!
Nervous but deep, deeeep breaths, Lakshya back on serve
Big shift in momentum here...from Axelsen.
Lakshya needs to defend strongly.
The heart is in the mouth, folks, the heart is in the mouth!
A major shift in game style from Axelsen here as suddenly Lakshya is being made to work really hard.
Impressive from both players no matter that! Axelsen takes the mid-game lead at 11-9!
COME ON LAKSHYA!
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