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French Open 2021 LIVE, Day 2: PV Sindhu in action - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
Follow our updates and catch all the badminton action LIVE from Day 2 of the French Open 2021.
Welcome to The Bridge's LIVE blog of the French Open 2021
Having played just 2 matches on the opening day, Day 2 of the French Open 2021 will see a total of 13 matches featuring Indian badminton stars. Some of the biggest names in the country including PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal, former French Open winner Kidambi Srikanth and 2019 French Open Men's Doubles runners-up duo of Satwik-Chirag and others will be in action throughout the day for India at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris, France.
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Live Updates
- 27 Oct 2021 3:00 PM GMT
Lakshya Sen takes the first game
It started off in a tight manner but once Lakshya opened up that three-point lead, Ngyuen crumbled. The Indian wins the first game 21-10.
- 27 Oct 2021 2:57 PM GMT
Ashwini-Sikki struggle
Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy have no answers to the South Korean pair. They trail 6-1 in the second game. NOT UNEXPECTED.
- 27 Oct 2021 2:56 PM GMT
8 straight points!
8 consecutive points for Lakshya Sen and he has a massive 17-8 lead now. WOW!
- 27 Oct 2021 2:53 PM GMT
Lakshya Sen LEADS
Meanwhile, Lakshya Sen has opened up a 3-point lead and goes into the mid-game break with an 11-8 lead.
- 27 Oct 2021 2:52 PM GMT
Ponnappa-Reddy lose GAME 1
Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy lose first game 21-16 in 17 minutes. Can they come up with something different in the second game? Or will this be their end of the road in French Open 2021?
- 27 Oct 2021 2:47 PM GMT
Lee-Shin race ahead
The South Koreans have opened a 5-point lead post the break and things look bleak for Ponnappa-Reddy in this game. The Indians trail 16-11.
- 27 Oct 2021 2:45 PM GMT
Close start for Sen
A very close start for Lakshya Sen with both the players drawn level at 6-6. Good competitive start to the match.
- 27 Oct 2021 2:44 PM GMT
Ponnappa-Reddy fight back
A good fight back from Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy as they go into the break with just 1 point deficit. The South Koreans lead 11-10.
- 27 Oct 2021 2:39 PM GMT
Lakshya Sen on court!
Meanwhile, Lakshya Sen is also out on court number 2. He is up against Ireland's Nhat Nguyen. Should be an easy one for Lakshya, this.
- 27 Oct 2021 2:38 PM GMT
Ashwini-Sikki trail
Ashwini Ponnappa and Sikki Reddy are trailing 4-6 in the first game!