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