Indonesia Masters: Lakshya, Ashwinin/Tanisha reaches QF; Saina exits- Highlights

Lakshya on the charge

Lakshya asserting his dominance now as he takes a big 11-5 lead going into the second mid-game break.

Lakshya with an early lead

Lakshya Sen with an early lead in the second game as he races 6-3 ahead. 

LAKSHYA SURRENDERS GAME 1

No, no, no....Lakshya Sen has gifted away four consecutive points to surrender a hard-fought first game 19-21 to the Malaysian in 21 minutes. Can the Indian bounce back from this setback?

Yong draws level

Lakshya opens up a lead

Lakshya Sen opens up a slender two-point lead at 15-13. The Indian is now growing in confidence but take nothing away from Yong, who is unwilling to give up.

Lakshya trails!

A fantastic start to the contest with both players matching each other shot for shot but it is the Malaysian, who has his nose ahead at 11-10 at the first mid-game break.

LAKSHYA SEN IN ACTION

Lakshya Sen is the first Indian in action on court 1. He is up against Malaysia NG Tze Yong.

Goooood Morningggg!

We have reached the R16 of the 2023 Indonesia Masters with three matches having Indian representation. While Lakshya Sen and Saina Nehwal survive in singles, the doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponaappa too will look to make it to final eight.

Stay tuned for all updates!