Thomas Cup LIVE - India v/s Denmark Quarterfinal - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
10 GAME POINTS
Srikanth wins two consecutive points, however Axelsen hits back and has 10 Game points at 20-10.
Beauty!
That was some placement from Axelsen who lands his smash just inside the sideline. That was beautiful. He leads 18-9.
Srikanth hits it wide
The point was there for the taking with Axelsen stuck at one side of the court, but Srikanth sends his smash way wide of the sidelines. He trails 17-8 now.
3 straight points
After 4 straight points for Srikanth, Axelsen now hits back with 3. The Danish superstar leads 14-7.
13-7
Srikanth is showing the stomach to fight back, but it has all been very comfortable for Axelsen until now.
Some struggle for Srikanth
Srikanth seems to have hurt his finger a bit. A bit of taping on his right hand and we are set to begin.
12-7
First point post the break for Axelsen. That was a long rally, Srikanth did everything right to stay in it but does not have any answers to a wonderful drop from the Olympic Champion.
3 consecutive points
3 consecutive points post the break for Srikanth, and the Indian crowd has found its voice back. They trail 6-11.
Finallyyyy!
After 7 consecutive points for Axelsen, Srikanth finally strikes back with a wonderfully placed backhand. Took his opponent by surprise there. He trails 4-11.
8-point lead
7 consecutive points for Axelsen and he goes into the first mid-game break with a whopping 11-3 lead. The match has not even started and Kidambi Srikanth looks down and out already.
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