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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 2:07 PM GMT
And Lakshya Sen wins it!
Both Games were quite close but it is the Indian youngster who comes away with a victory despite his opponent fighting back to narrow the lead.
- 17 March 2022 2:01 PM GMT
Cheeky at the net from Lakshya Sen!
Lakshya Sen casually flicks away the birdie and frustrates Antonsen to take the lead 17-16!
- 17 March 2022 1:54 PM GMT
It's Anders Antonsen on the charge now as he tries to cover up!
Some delicious net shots and quick net points as Antonsen is covering up the gap after the mid-game break in Game 2!
Little bit pressure on Sen, who was bleeding from his finger a little while ago.
- 17 March 2022 1:47 PM GMT
And Lakshya is super quick with his hands now!
Lakshya looks well into rhythm here and is attacking with a barrage of smashes now. Antonsen is a little on the backfoot. Sen needs to keep the lead!
