French Open 2023: Kidambi Srikanth, Lakshya Sen suffer first-round exits - Highlights

Game 1: Arnaud wins a rally

Lakshya's toss goes wide as Arnaud wins a rally. The French player has a terrific defence. He leads 9-5.

Game 1: Deceptive shot by Lakshya

Arnaud falls flat on the front court as Lakshya's deceptive drop shot lands in. Lakshya trails 5-8.

Game 1: Lakshya trails

Arnaud takes a four-point lead over Lakshya as his down-the-line smash lands in in the backcourt. 

Game 1: Arnaud extends his lead

Lakshya goes long again and Arnaud takes a 7-4 lead in the match. 

Game 1: Lakshya goes long

Arnaud takes a 6-4 lead over Lakshya, who goes long. 

Game 1: Lakshya goes wide

Arnaud takes a 3-2 lead over Lakshya as the Indian's angled return goes wide. 

Game 1: Lakshya draws level

Lakshya draws level at 2-2 against Arnaud. 

Game 1: Lakshya vs Arnaud

Arnaud takes an early 2-1 lead over Lakshya in the opening game.

Srikanth knocked out in R32

Popov knocks out Srikanth as the Indian shuttler hits the net. An easy victory for the world no. 25 French player. Srikanth has been punished for his error-prone game. 

Final result: Toma Junior Popov beats Kidambi Srikanth 21-17, 21-15 in 44 minutes 

Popov on match point

Srikanth hits the net as Popov draws him closer to the net. Popov has six match points at 20-14.