India Open 2023 LIVE: Shock exit for Sindhu, Saina wins, Sen defeats Prannoy - Blog, Scores, Updates

Bhatnagar/Crasto trail 5-10 in the second half. 

It just hasn't clicked for them today. 

PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal are yet to play today. 

Stay tuned!

R. Tabeling/S. Piek win the first set 21-11 against the Indian pair of I. Bhatnagar/T. Crasto. 

R. Tabeling/S. Piek lead 18-11. 

Bhatnagar/Crasto need to step it up now. 

"This is a big year for us and we will look to break in the World Top 3 at the end of year and win more 3-4 more titles."

Satwik- Chirag after winning the first game at India Open 2023.#IndiaOpen2023 | #Badminton pic.twitter.com/AMW3pvIicu

— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) January 17, 2023

"I don't think Viktor Axelsen is unbeatable."

"I am taking one game at a time and will focus to defend my title."

Lakshya Sen after defeating HS Prannoy at India Open 2023.#Badminton | #IndiaOpen2023 pic.twitter.com/NKks7mTdiM

— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) January 17, 2023

Bhatnagar/Crasto trailing

Meanwhile, the Indian XD pair of Ishaan Bhatnagar and Tanisha Crasto trail 10-6 against Dutch pair of R. Tabeling/S. Piek. 

Satwik/Chirag WIN!

Satwik/Chirag beat the Grimley twins 21-13, 21-15. 

Match Point for Satwik/Chirag

Satwik/Chirag get closer to victory. 

19-15.