Game 1: Axelsen takes 10-7 lead

Axelsen serves, a couple of exchanges but the third one, a return from Prannoy finds the net. Axelsen takes 9-6 lead in game one.

A point for Prannoy too. Good judgment from the Indian, he let Axelsen's return fly out of action. It is 7-9 now.

But no respite in the next rally for Prannoy, a fine angle from Axelsen. It finds Prannoy wanting, his return hits the net. Axelsen takes 10-7 lead