French Open 2023: Kidambi Srikanth, Lakshya Sen suffer first-round exits - Highlights
Game 1: Popov leads 19-17
Srikanth hits an over-the-head smash to reduce Popov's lead to 18-17.
But Popov manages to retain his lead at 19-17 as Srikanth goes wide.
Game 1: Brilliant placement by Popov
Popov extends his lead to 18-16 with a deft placement.
Game 1: Srikanth trails 16-17
Srikanth hits a smash and Popov's backhand return hits the net. Srikanth trails 15-17.
Srikanth wins another point as Popov hits the net again. Srikanth trails 16-17.
Game 1: Popov cruises
Popov gains a three-point lead over Srikanth. The French player leads 17-14.
Game 1: Srikanth trails 13-15
Popov extends his lead to 15-13 with a deft placement of the shuttle in backcourt.
Game 1: Popov extends the lead
Popov charges at the net and wins a point with a hard flick. Srikanth trails 12-14.
Game 1: Popov takes the lead
Popov gains a 13-12 lead against Srikanth in the first game.
Game 1: Srikanth hits the net
Popov draws level 12-12 as he draws Srikanth in closer to the net, and the Indian player hits the net.
Game 1: Srikanth's smash goes wide
Popov wins a point to trail 9-11.
Srikanth goes wide again as Popov fights back to trail 10-11.
Game 1: Srikanth leads at the interval
Srikanth takes an 11-8 lead at the interval.
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