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.