Hylo Open 2021, Semi-finals LIVE: Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth eye finals - Scores, Updates, Results, Live Blog
Sen mixes up the pace but Loh Kean Yew has the answers - he takes the mid-game interval lead here!
Great badminton from both Lakshya Sen and Loh Kean Yew as both players are able to mix up their shots and leave room for surprise, but it is the Singaporean with a 3-point cushion lead at 11-8.
Lakshya Sen remains close on the table - the signs of exhaustion now brushed away
Long rallies are permanent in this match, it seems and Lakshya is a party to it! He is just one point away from equalizing at 8-9!
Incredibly long rallies here - 60 shots!
We are in Game 2 and Loh Kean Yew is here with the psychological advantage - he is up 4-2 as Lakshya Sen is slightly slow with his movement. More power to you, Sen!!
LOH KEAN YEW COMES BACK FROM BEHIND TO TAKE THE FIRST GAME!
Ugh, missed by a whisker as the Singaporean takes the first game in 21 minutes, with the score reading, 21-18.
Into the second we will go, Sen has to power back, chin up, Lakshya!
WHAT A JAW-DROPPING RALLY!! 40 SHOTS!
Loh Kean Yew comes up to GAME POINT here - Lakshya Sen needs to compose himself and charge back NOW!
Such a thriller this is turning out to be!
INTENSE, THESE RALLIES ARE!
Loh Kean Yew attacks with power and goes for body smashes - Lakshya Sen slips and falls as Yew makes him work the extra mile. It is 17 ALL!
Sen with the cross-court smash now!!
It is back to 13 ALL on the board as Sen wins back service!
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