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Demark Open LIVE: Day 2 - Saina Nehwal in action - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
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The Indian shuttlers started off their Denmark Open campaign on a great note, winning six out of the seven matches on the first day. However, on day two, the results ended on a disappointing note, with only Lakshya Sen defeating Sourabh Verma.
We will be back with another exciting day of badminton tomorrow. Stay tuned!
Live Updates
- 20 Oct 2021 2:40 PM GMT
Saina 10-14 Ohori
It's getting steeper and steeper for Saina as the Ohori sweeps consecutive points to win this match in straight games.
- 20 Oct 2021 2:37 PM GMT
Saina trails by 4 points at interval of Game 2.
Saina putting up a good fight there but is unable to surpass Ohori in points, who leads 11-7 at the interval.
- 20 Oct 2021 2:37 PM GMT
Prannoy leads!
The match between Prannoy and Christie has begun and the Indian has taken an early 3-1 lead. Good start!
- 20 Oct 2021 2:33 PM GMT
HS Prannoy up next!
HS Prannoy will face off against World Number 7 Jonatan Christie of Indonesia on court number 2 next. The duo has faced off six times with 3 wins apiece. Should be an exciting contest this.
- 20 Oct 2021 2:32 PM GMT
Saina 4-6 Ohori
The Japanese makes a quick return. She picks up a 6-4 lead over Saina now.
- 20 Oct 2021 2:31 PM GMT
Saina 4-3 Ohori
An interesting start to the second game. Saina leads for the first time in this match.
- 20 Oct 2021 2:27 PM GMT
Lakshya Sen WINS!
Lakshya Sen makes quick work of Sourabh Verma. The World number 25 wins 21-9, 21-7 in just 25 minutes!
With this win Sen advances to the Round of 16 in men's singles Denmark Open 2021, while Verma's campaign sadly comes to an end!
- 20 Oct 2021 2:27 PM GMT
Saina lose the first game, she has to win the second to stay alive in this R32 match
Aya Ohori clinches the first game by 21-16 in a span of 14 minutes.
- 20 Oct 2021 2:25 PM GMT
Lakshya - Verma Head to Head
Lakshya Sen and Sourabh Verma have faced off twice in the past, with Verma winning on both occasions.
However, things are vastly different today. Verma seems nowhere near his best as Lakshya leads 14-3 in the second game.
- 20 Oct 2021 2:23 PM GMT
Saina trails by five points
Aya Ohori moves closer to bag the first game with a lead of 16-11.