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

Game 2: Popov goes wide

Srikanth wins a point after hitting a crosscourt smash. Popov's return goes wide. Srikanth trails 7-9.

Game 2: Srikanth trails 6-9

An unsuccessful challenge by Popov. Srikanth's down-the-line smash lands in. Srikanth still trails 6-9.

Game 2: Another point for Srikanth

Popov goes wide and Srikanth wins a point to trail 5-9.

Game 2: A point for Srikanth

Popov's net game is imperfect. Srikanth wins a point to trail 4-8. 

Game 2: Too many errors by Srikanth

Srikanth errs. His shot goes long and Popov takes a 7-3 lead. 

Popov makes it 8-3 with a crosscourt return from the net. 

Game 2: Popov extends his lead

Popov hits a smash, and it trickles over the net. He is lucky. 

Popov leads 6-3. 

Game 2: Popov takes early lead

A couple of errors from Srikanth help Popov take a 4-2 lead. 

Game 2: Srikanth vs Popov

Srikanth draws level with a flat smash. Popov has no chance. 2-2 in the first game. 

Popov takes the first game

Popov takes a crucial lead in the R32 match against Srikanth. 

He wins the first game 21-17 as Srikanth's toss goes wide. 

Popov on game point

Popov is on game point at 20-17 as Srikanth's smash fails to trickle over the net.