Olympics 2024 Badminton: Lakshya Sen loses in semis, to play Lee Jii Zia in bronze-medal playoff - Highlights

Game 1: Lakshya makes it six in a row

Lakshya is on a free run now as he goes 15-9 ahead in the match. 

Axelsen is being tested here and his judgements are poor too. 

Game 1: Four points in a row for Lakshya

Two errors from Axelsen and Lakshya wins his fourth point in a row to extend the lead to 13-9. 

Game 1: Lakshya on the advantage at the interval

Axelsen loses a challenge and Lakshya claims an 11-9 lead at the interval. 

Game 1: Lakshya punishes Axelsen

Lakshya hits a crosscourt smash after opening Axelsen's court on the left-hand side following a long rally. 

Lakshya leads 10-9 now.

Game 1: Axelsen plays shuttle into the net

Poor shot form the Dane. Lashya draws level at 9-9. 

Game 1: Axelsen's down-the-line smash

Lakshya opens the court to his right after a crisscrossing rally. Axelsen grabs the chance and finishes the rally with a down-the-line smash. Axelsen leads 9-8.

Game 1: Poor anticipation by Lakshya

Axelsen's drive lands in in the backcourt, and the Dane draws level at 8-8. 

Game 1: Lakshya stays ahead

7-7 now. Axelsen's brilliant smash. 

But Lakshya follows it up with a mighty smash to win a rally. Another error from Axelsen as he plays into the net. 

Game 1: Perfect Smash by Lakshya

He plays the crosscourt smash with perfect precision to claim a 7-6 lead on the back of two straight points. 

Game 1: Neck-to-neck battle

Axelsen hits a smash to reclaim the lead at 6-5, but Lakshya does not mind long rallies. The Indian engages himself in an exhaustive rally to draw level at 6-6. Axelsen plays into the net.