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All England Open 2022, Day 2 HIGHLIGHTS: Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag, Gayatri-Treesa into quarters — Scores, Updates, Results, Blog
Suffering shock exits, Sindhu, Saina and Srikanth bowed out while Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag, Gayatri/Treesa powered on into the quarters of the All England Open 2022.
Welcome to the live blog of The Bridge from Day 2 of the All England Open 2022!
In a dramatic day at the Arena Birmingham, birthday girl Saina Nehwal played a spirited match against Akane Yamaguchi, even taking a set off her before she lost, 21-14, 17-21, 21-17. PV Sindhu, as well, played a good match but couldn't match up to Sayaka Takahashi as the southpaw proved to be too good for Sindhu, third time in a row and Sindhu had an early exit, 21-19, 16-21, 21-17.
On the men's singles front, Lakshya Sen kept his giant-killing spree on as he played a sensational match against World No. 3 Anders Antonsen and booked his place in the quarters, 21-16, 21-18. Meanwhile, Kidambi Srikanth had a tough loss against Anthony Ginting, 21-9, 18-21, 19-21.
On the doubles front, both pairs have booked their spots in the quarters after Satwik-Chirag practically dominated against a German pair, 21-7, 21-7 and on the other hand, Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly also had a pretty solid outing against the Olympic champions before Apriyani Rahayu retired, 18-21, 19-14 (ret.)
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Live Updates
- 17 March 2022 4:50 PM GMT
And a net error from Srikanth takes this match into a decider!
Anthony Ginting has stepped up and how!
We go into a decider now, Srikanth needs to cut down on the errors!
- 17 March 2022 4:48 PM GMT
Crazy rallies and tense moments here!
Another tense line call here as Ginting has game point!
- 17 March 2022 4:46 PM GMT
Big fightback from Anthony Ginting here meanwhile, don't write him off yet!
Game 2 has turned into quite the thriller with some mad rallies now! Srikanth under pressure from Ginting who has bounced back.
- 17 March 2022 4:43 PM GMT
Wow, with that Gayatri/Treesa is through to quarters as Apriyani Rahayu retires hurt!
Folks, the underdogs Gayatri and Treesa are into the quarter-finals of the All England Open after Apriyani retires hurt. No matter, this was a solid performance from the Indian pair. So much to feel proud of!
Indian women's doubles shining after so long!
- 17 March 2022 4:40 PM GMT
Excuse me, but Gayatri/Treesa have a lead here!!
What a performance by this Indian pair as they take a lead in the second game now! Good responses, Indonesians and Olympic champs not expecting this tough fight!
- 17 March 2022 4:32 PM GMT
All level at 6 ALL now in this Srikanth vs Ginting clash
Ginting goes for the attack in Game 2 and succeeds to an extent but Srikanth is back in control!
- 17 March 2022 4:26 PM GMT
Meanwhile, fiery body smashes from Gayatri/Treesa, they got spunk!
Gayatri/Treesa show spunk here as they clash against the Olympic champs and stay close on the board. Come on, girls!