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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.
Kidambi Srikanth, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will eye quarter-finals at 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 4:24 PM GMT
Ginting keeps trying to reach for the returns, but he isn't moving well....
Kidambi Srikanth is being ruthless with his shot placements.
- 17 March 2022 4:18 PM GMT
Meanwhile, Kidambi Srikanth has started his party against Ginting!
Some clever, focussed play from Kidambi Srikanth as he has the lead at 8-3 here!
- 17 March 2022 4:17 PM GMT
Quality badminton from both Gayatri and Treesa here, but they lose Game 1 narrowly!
Gayatri and Treesa are playing well today and has good reflexes on display as they return shots well. However, the Olympic champs power through in the clutch points to take the opening game, 21-18 in a hard-fought 23 mins!
- 17 March 2022 4:12 PM GMT
Meanwhile, it is Kidambi Srikanth time too!
Former World No. 1 and World Championships silver medallist Kidambi Srikanth will take on World No. 5 Anthony Ginting now for a place in the quarters!
Very tight on the board for them at 2-2!
- 17 March 2022 4:06 PM GMT
Keeping close on the board, Gayatri-Treesa keep the pressure!
The rallies are tense in this encounter as Gayatri-Treesa spice things up!
- 17 March 2022 4:05 PM GMT
Let's move to the Women's Doubles now - it is Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly against Olympic champs!
It is Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly up against the Olympic champs and they look good here at 11-11!!!
- 17 March 2022 4:01 PM GMT
That's a wrap, guys! Satwik-Chirag through to quarters!
Brilliant performance from Satwik-Chirag today as they take only 27 minutes to wrap up business here, 21-7, 21-17 in a mirror score against the German duo of Mark Lamsfuss and Marvin Seidel!
Onto the quarters next! Good job, boys!
- 17 March 2022 3:59 PM GMT
Body-smashes now from Satwik-Chirag!
Attacking full-speed now as Satwik-Chirag leave the German pair flabbergasted!
Let's goooo!
