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

Game 2: Satwik-Chirag takes 11-10 lead

Lee Yang hits the net and fails to win a smash-ridden rally. The game is levelled at 10-10. 

For the first time in the match, Satwik-Chirag takes an 11-10 lead at the interval. 

Lakshya Sen leads 19-13 in men's singles quarterfinals

Lakshya Sen is on the verse of taking a first game lead in his men's singles quarterfinal match against Koki Watanabe.

Game 2: Satwik-Chirag takes a two-point lead

Chirag Shetty's return earns two quick points for India. They now have a two-point lead in the second game.

Game 2 is levelled at 6-6

Great display of judgement from Wang Chin-Lin. But the game continues to be close. 

A deep smash from Lee Yang from the frontcourt. The Indians look less convincing today. 

Game 2: Satwik-Chirag wins a 31-shot rally

Lee Yang controls the net and sends a powerful flick. Chirag sends it out of play.

Indians follow it up, winning a 31-shot rally. It is 3-3 so far.

Game 2: Satwik and Chirag take the first point

1-1 in Game 2: Satwik and Chirag take the first point but Lee Yang and Wang Chin-Lin level it with a flick.

Lee Yang and Chin-Lin win Game 1

Lee Yang and Wang Chin-Lin take the first game 21-15. Satwik and Chirag need to figure out a way to challenge the duo in game two.

Game: Satwik-Chirag takes back-to-back points

Brilliant play by Satwik and Chirag. Lee Yang comes forward, misjudging a short, Indians take a point to reduce the lead to 13-19. 

Back-to-back points for Chirag and Satwik. But Lee Yang and Wang Chin-Lin now have the game point. They remain a dominant force in the net.

A point for the Indians. They block a game point chance for the Chinese Taipei shuttler. 15-20

Game 1: Satwik-Chirag trails 10-15

Similar pattern is being followed by Wang Chin-Lin as Lee Yang takes care of the net. Satwik and Chirag need to find a way to address this challenge. They are now trailing 10-15 in the game one. 

Game: Lee Yang and Wang Chin-Lin take 14-9 lead

Satwik and Chirag have been pushed from the frontcourt. Wang Chin-Lin continues to trouble them with smashes. Lee Yang and Wang Chin-Lin now have 14-9 lead in the game one.