India Open 2023 LIVE: Kidambi loses to Axelsen, Aakarshi Kashyap crashes out - Blog, Scores, Updates

A brilliant smash by Axelsen sees him draw level with Kidambi. 

7-7 in the first game. 

Outside, this time by Axelsen. 

5-5 in the first game. 

Outside!

Axelsen takes a 2-point lead over Kidambi. 

He leads 4-2 in the first game. 

We Are Underway!

Kidambi takes the first point of the match!

Warmups!

Kidambi and Axelsen are on the court!

Warmup underway. 

Kidambi Srikanth up next!

The local favourite will take on the reigning Olympic gold medalist - Viktor Axelsen!

Stay tuned for LIVE coverage. 

Lee Zii Jia through to the next round!

The young Malaysian beats Shesar Hiren Rhustavito 20-22, 21-19, 21-12. 

Zii Jia looks set to win this one. 

He leads Indonesia's Shesar Hiren Rhustavito 19-12 in the final game. 

Lee Zii Jia seals the second game 21-19. 

It's all to play for in the final game!

Zii Jia storming

The Malaysian shuttler is on a roll as he takes a 5 point lead in the second game.