Olympics 2024 Badminton: Lakshya beats Carraggi in straight games, Tanisha-Ashwini lose - Highlights

Game 2: Another soft point for Lakshya

Carraggi's defence looks broken here as Lakshya goes 6-2 up in the second game.

Game 2: Lakshya's brilliant defence fetches him another point

Carraggi's backhand goes into the net as Laksya claims a 5-2 lead. 

Game 2: Lakshya goes 3-2 up

Lakshya smashes, and Carraggi after a rally loses the battle as his return goes underneath the net. 

Lakshya leads 3-2.

Game 2: Lakshya draws the first blood

Lakshya wins the net battle to take a 1-0 lead. 

But Carraggi draws level with a smash. It is 1-1. 

Game 2: Lakshya vs Carraggi

Lakshya's jump smash and pockets the opening game

Lakshya does not mind a long, long rally. His prime fitness helps him to win the game with a mighty smash from the backcourt. 

Carraggi could hardly return it, as his defence goes wide. 

Lakshya wins the opening game 21-19 after trailing most of the game. Great fightback! 

Lakshya on game point

Lakshya reaches a game-point chance as Carraggi goes long. Lakshya claims a 20-19 lead. 

Game 1: Carraggi nullifies Lakshya's lead

Lakshya goes wide after Carraggi hits a smash. It is 19-19 now. 

Game 1: Brilliant play by Lakshya

Lakshya's incredible movement and wide reach give him the much-needed lead here at 19-18. He finishes the rally with a superb placement of the shuttle. 

Game 1: Lakshya draws level with a mighty smash

Lakshya levels the game for the first time in this game with a big smash. It is 18-18 now.