BWF World C'ships Day 2: Lakshya, Unnati advance - Highlights

So so close for debutants Ashith-Amrutha

What a battle for Ashith Surya and Amrutha Pramuthesh!

The Indian mixed doubles pair went down to Turkey’s Emre Sonmez and Yasemen Bektas in a thrilling three-game contest, 21-16, 29-30, 22-24, after one hour and 11 minutes.

After taking the opening game 21-16, Ashith and Amrutha came agonisingly close in the next two games. They had chances to close it out, but the Turkish pair held their nerve in two nail-biting games.

A 29-30 second game and a 22-24 decider tell the story of just how close this match was. It wasn’t their day on the court today.

Score: Ashith/Amrutha 21-16, 29-30, 22-24 Emre/Yasemen.

Ashith-Amrutha looking in form

Thirteen minutes into the game, the Indian pair is just three points away from game point, leading 18-15.

Up Next: XD: Ashith Surya/Amrutha Pramuthesh vs Emre Sonmez/Yasemen Bektas (Turkey)

Mixed doubles pair of Ashith Surya-Amrutha Pramuthesh take on Emre Sonmez-Yasemen Bektas of Turkey.  

Women's Singles: Unnati advances to Round of 32

From 17-8 to 20-16, Unnati felt the nerves. But she finally prevailed to beat Thet Htar Thuzar of Myanmar 22-20, 21-16 in 40 minutes. 

Unnati takes the overall lead to 2-0 against her opponent. 

Unnati only 4 points away from winning!

Unnati has completely taken control of the second game, stretching her lead to 17-8.

The game point in the opening game proved to be a turning point. Since then, her opponent has struggled to find her rhythm and has lacked consistency, while Unnati has looked confident and more in control. 

Unnati Hooda looks solid

The Indian saves a game point to take the opener 22-20. 

Women's Doubles: Unnati maintains lead

Unnati was leading 9-6, with the home crowd firmly behind the Indian shuttler. She maintained her advantage and went into the interval with an 11-9 lead, holding a comfortable two-point cushion.

Score: Unnati 11-9 Thet Htar

Women's Singles: Unnati Hooda in action

The young Unnati Hooda is out on Court 1 against Thet Htar Thuzar. 

Mixed Doubles: Rohan Kapoor-Ruthvika Gadde exit

After a strong start by pocketing the first game 22-20, the Indian pair looked in control for much of the match but lost their grip in the second game, going down 19-21.

The momentum shifted in the decider as Rohan and Ruthvika fell behind early. They were unable to recover, losing the third game 17-21 and the match in one hour and eight minutes.

In the post match interaction, Rohan said the match slipped away in the second half of the second game.

“We were comfortably cruising towards a victory, but that’s how badminton is. You lose focus or a bit of strategy, and the match slips out of your hand,” he said.

Mixed Doubles: Rohan Kapoor/Ruthvika Gadde vs J Lai/C Lai

The Indians have made a strong start, making the most of the conditions. They took the first game 22-20 and are currently leading 12-10 in the second game.

Score: Rohan Kapoor/Ruthvika Gadde 22-20, 12-10 J Lai/C Lai.