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.
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