Korea Open 2022, Day 3 LIVE: Lakshya loses, Sindhu, Srikanth, Satwik-Chirag enter quarters— Scores, Updates, Results, Blog
Next up we have an interesting clash as Malvika Bansod takes on Pornpawee Chochuwong!
Malvika Bansod showed great form in the first round match and pulled off an upset to make it to the pre-quarters. A stiffer challenge now awaits the young Syed Modi finalist as she gets ready to take on Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong for a place in the quarters.
And Ashwini-Sumeeth fail to make the cut, they lose in a thriller!
Ashwini-Sumeeth put up a good fight but the fifth seeds from China show more grit and attack more fiercely to win the match and progress to the quarters in 54 minutes, 22-20, 21-18, 14-21.
Quite the upsetting start to the day for Indian shuttlers so far with back to back two losses.
Into the decider, Ashwini-Sumeeth lose steam as the Chinese pair attack...
The Chinese pair switch the momentum here and lead 8-2!
And Ashwini-Sumeeth finally switch things up here - they pocket Game 2!
Phew, Ashwini-Sumeeth manages to calm their nerves and they take the second game to force this match into a decider at 21-18!
Onto the final set we go!
Sumeeth faults with his service as it falls wide...
Costly errors coming from the Indian pair here as they are losing their lead again...
The Chinese pair keep the pressure on in Game 2 as they lag behind at just point at 19-18.
Ashwini-Sumeeth take the lead once more at 11-7!
Ashwini-Sumeeth are moving well and make good shot placements but they will have to hold on to this lead here.
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