Olympics 2024 Badminton:Prannoy, Lakshya Sen, Sindhu progresses- Highlights

Lakshya leads!

Lakshya leads 4-3

Lakshya brings it level!

Lakshya level the game 2-2 after trailing 1-2

Game 2: Christie wins the first point

Lakshya goes wide. 

Lakshya claims the opening game

Lakshya finishes the opening winning the net battle. He wins the game 21-18. 

After a slow start, trailing 2-8, Lakshya shows his fighting intent and skill set by winning the opening game. 

Lakshya on game point

Lakshya plays a backhand flick and Christie goes wide. 

The Indian is on game point at 20-18.

Game 1: Lakshya leads 19-18

Lakshya plays the shuttle in the backcourt. Christie unsuccessfully challenges it, and Lakshya goes 19-18 up.

Game 1: Lakshya relentless retrievals, he draws level

Lakshya finishes a long rally with a smash to Christie's left arm. He trails 17-18.

Christie goes wide this time, conceding his lead. The game is at level at 18-18.

Game 1: Lakshya loses net battle

Christie claims a two-point lead charging at the net. He leads 18-16.

Game 1: Lakshya commits error

Lakshya hits the net and Christie claims the lead at 17-16.

Game 1: Christie draws level

Lakshya retrieves Christie's body smashes well. But in the end, he loses the gruelling rally as Christie plays a smash to Lakshya's forehand. 

It is 16-all now.