Tokyo Paralympics: Day 8, September 1 - Palak Kohli, Pramod Bhagat and Manoj Sarkar in badminton action - LIVE updates, Scores, Result, Medal, Blog
Palak shows spirit as she gets points on the board but Suzuki still dominates
Palak comes stronger after the mid-game interval and gets quick points on the board. It is Suzuki with a 10 point lead at 16-6!
It's a Suzuki show again!
Once again, Suzuki takes charge of the match here as Palak again fumbles with her returns. The Japanese leads 9-3 in Game 2.
Into Game 2 we head and Palak readies herself for a better challenge
Palak looks a little settled now after her coach gave her the needful advice she requires against the World No. 1. It is 2 ALL on the board.
Kohli's long service gets an answer from Suzuki who wraps up the first game in 9 minutes
The World No. 1 seed is dominating and how, as she plays on home turf while Palak seemingly looks a little out of sorts. Suzuki Ayako now leads with one game having won it, 21-4. Can Palak give a stiffer competition in the second?
It's one way traffic from Suzuki now as she races to GAME POINT!
Kohli is struggling as she can't get enough points on the board. She has 17 Game points!
Palak's smashes are not working out now
The odds are obviously steeped against Palak as Suzuki has found her rhythm and momentum in this match. A smile plays on her face as she leads at a whopping 18-3.
Nimble net play from the Japanese!
Palak is unable to lift the tricky returns as in 4 minutes, the Japanese takes the mid-game break at 11-2!
Tactful play from Palak as Ayaku commits and error
It's going pretty tight here at the Yoyogi Stadium as the top seed leads at 6-2 still. Palak is yet to find her complete rhythm in this match against the veteran.
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