Japan Open 2023 HIGHLIGHTS: Prannoy and Satwik-Chirag knocked out in quarters; Lakshya reaches semis

Axelsen levels the match

Axelsen wins the second game 21-18 and forces decider. Another great comeback in the match.

Game 2: Game point for Axelsen

One more challenge goes unsuccessful for Prannoy. Axelsen takes 20-17 lead. Game point chance for him.

Axelsen skids, his shot goes wide. Prannoy wins a point.

Game 2: Game point for Axelsen

One more challenge goes unsuccessful for Prannoy. Axelsen takes 20-17 lead. Game point chance for him.

Game 2: Unsuccessful challenge by Prannoy

Prannoy's challenge unsuccessful. Axelsen's smash lands in the court. He takes 19-17 lead. 

Game 2: 17-17

Axelsen looks frustrate. His return finds the net, his making service error. Prannoy levels the game 17-17.

Game 2: Good fight between Axelsen and Prannoy

Prannoy's return hits the net, Axelsen takes the lead for the first time. 

Prannoy levels it, a service error from Axelsen. It is 16-all now. The game is poised for an exciting finish.

Game 2: Axelsen fights back

Axelsen levels the parity 15-15 with a power smash. Prannoy's challenge falls flat. The Dane is leaving no stone unturned to make a comeback in the match.

Game 2: Good judgement from Prannoy

Prannoy again shows a better judgement. He plays a late shot and Axelsen finds the net in return. Prannoy makes it 15-13 in his favour.

Game 2: Prannoy winning points

Prannoy is controlling the game. A few of crisscrossing exchanges, a couple of smashes followed by exchanges the net, he holds firm control at the net now. 

Prannoy marches to a 14-11 lead.

Game 2: Prannoy extends lead

Axelsen's toe injury is troubling him, it is clear. He is struggling to reach out to the shuttle. Prannoy is using it to his advantage. The Indian takes the lead to 12-9.