Orleans Masters 2022 Semifinals LIVE: Mithun Manjunath enters finals, Ashwini-Shikha lose thriller — Scores, Results, Updates, Blog

Some smart services from Ashwini-Shikha now!

Ashwini-Shikha lap up points quickly and serve smartly here. But the gap is too wide still in this opening game.

Ashwini-Shikha attempt a fightback here at 9-17!

The German pair seem comfortable here, Indians on the backfoot

The German duo race to take a 11-4 lead in the opening game and have come all-out attacking.

Quick start to this match with short rallies!

Ashwini and Shikha are up against Stine and Emma from Germany here! 

Next up we have Ashwini and Shikha in action!

Mithun Manjunath will face off against home favourite!

Mithun Manjunath has roared into the finals of the Orleans Masters 2022 and confirmed a medal for India. He will take on Frenchman Toma Junior Popov, the World No. 32 in the summit clash tomorrow!

And Mithun Manjunath is into the FINALS!!!

What a stellar show from the Indian shuttler as he sweeps past Indonesia's Christian Adinata to enter the finals of the Orleans Masters 2022 with a score of 21-18, 21-14!

Good show, Manjunath!!

Smart deceptions from Mithun Manjunath now as he has a healthy lead!

Mithun Manjunath heads into the mid-game break with the lead

Mithun Manjunath has settled into the match and looks comfortable now with the lead at 11-9!

Into Game 2, Mithun Manjunath has a 2 point cushion lead!

Mithun Manjunath looks strong in the second game well but Adinata stays close on the board still.

Mithun leads at 8-6 in the second game as the rallies get more intense.