Tokyo Olympics: Table Tennis LIVE Day 3 — Sharath, Sutirtha and Manika to seize the day— Updates, score, results, blog
Set 3 to Sharath
Brushed aside Apolonia's mini fight back. Sharath takes Set 3: 11-5
Sharath 2:1 Apolonia
Apolonia takes a break, disrupting the rythm?
3 consecutive post the break, second wind for Tiago?
Sharath leads 9-5
Blazing Forehands
Sharath looks completely different personality now. LEaving Set 1 hiccups behind, leads 7-2
Commanding the tone
High on confidence from Set2, Sharath outmaneuvers his opponent with relentless attacks
He leads 4-0
Third time is the charm
Apolonia saves 2 game points but overdid on the receive to send the ball flying away.
Sharath takes Set 2, 11-8
Stong lead, enough to convert?
Sharath has a 5 point cushion, Tiago catches back with staggering forehand 9-6
Set 2, playing by his terms
Sharath looks much more steady, no errors yet in this game
Sharath leads 5-0
Bye a bane in disguise?
This is Sharath's first game at Olympics, and he seems rusty.
Quick work by the Portuguese to take Set 1: 11-2
Setting the rhythm
Both players trying to find their length and way around the table.
Quick rallies, unforced errors, and third ball attacks.
Apolonia leads 8-2
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