Japan Open 2022: Srikanth upsets Lee Zii Jia; Lakshya crashes out — Scores, Updates, Live Blog

Yamaguchi is fresh from her win at the World Championships!

A solid start from Akane Yamaguchi here as she leads 9-3

It is Saina Nehwal in action now!

Saina Nehwal is up against Japan's Akane Yamaguchi and Saina has only been able to win twice against the Japanese shuttler so far.

Saina, who is looking for a comeback, will take on the World No. 2 in her opening round clash now.

AND KIDAMBI SRIKANTH WINS!!

Kidambi Srikanth gets his first win against World No. 4 Lee Zii Jia in straight games, 22-20, 23-21! What a show!

LZJ takes it to 20 ALL

KIDAMBI SRIKANTH HAS MATCH POINT!

Kidambi leads 18-16 against LZJ!!

Kidambi levels at 14 ALL!

LZJ attacks on-point and takes a 13-10 lead

Into the second game, it's another close start as LZJ leads 5-4