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French Open Highlights: Day 3 - Satwik-Chirag advance; Men's Singles challenge ends - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
Satwik/Chirag are the only remaining Indian shuttlers in the French Open 2022.
HS Prannoy on the floor after losing a point against Lu Guangzu at the French Open.
Day 3 of the French Open saw most of the Indian shuttlers bow out after tough draws and equally gritty displays while a consistent pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty keep India's medal hopes afloat.
It was Sat/Chi who defeated the Malaysian duo Man/Tee in straight sets (21-16, 21-14) but it was downhill for the Indians from there. After a strong start from Kidambi Srikanth, which saw him win the first set 21-19, the India succumbed to a 12-21, 19-21 defeat to Denmark's Rasmus Gemke.
After a brave win in the Round of 32, Sameer Verma bowed out after conceding straight sets to Thai shuttler Kunlavut Vitidsarn 18-21, 11-21. The final disappointment of the day came when HS Prannoy exited after a very close match against China's Lu Guangzu.
After losing the first set, Prannoy got back into the game with a 22-20 win the second. Ultimately, the Chinese got the better of the Indian as Lu won the final set 21-19. This saw the end of India's men singles challenge at the French Open.
Satwik/Chirag will meet Japan's Kobayashi/Hoki in the men's doubles quarter-final on 28th October, Friday.
Live Updates
- 27 Oct 2022 5:59 PM GMT
HS Prannoy on court!
HS Prannoy is out on court number 2. He is up against Lu Guang Zu.
- 27 Oct 2022 5:49 PM GMT
Sameer Verma trails
Not the best of starts in the second game for Sameer Verma as he trails 2-5.
- 27 Oct 2022 5:44 PM GMT
Sameer Verma loses Game 1!
He started off well did Sameer Verma, but Vitidsarn bounces back well to pocket it 21-18. The pressure now on the Indian to win the next game and force a decider.
- 27 Oct 2022 5:27 PM GMT
5-straight points!
5 points played post the mid-game interval and Vitidsarn has pocketed all five to move into the lead now. Verma trails 11-12. How the tides change!
- 27 Oct 2022 5:23 PM GMT
Sameer Verma LEADS!
This is some start for Sameer Verma as he goes into the mid-game break with an 11-7 lead. Vitdsarn is yet to get into his zone and the Indian has taken advantage.
- 27 Oct 2022 5:19 PM GMT
Tight start!
A very tight start to the contest as Sameer Verma showcases he is not going to be pushed over. The Indian trails 4-5.
- 27 Oct 2022 5:12 PM GMT
Sameer Verma v/s Vitidsarn
Sameer Verma strides out in court number 4 now. He is up against Kunlavut Vitidsarn. Going to be a very tough ask this for Sameer, but again he ousted Ginting from the competition yesterday.
Should be a fun contest this.
- 27 Oct 2022 5:09 PM GMT
SRIKANTH LOSES!
Kidambi Srikanth goes down 21-19, 12-21, 19-21 against Rasmus Gemke after being a game up. This was a marathon contest lasting 1 hours and 15 minutes, and the Indian would go back with a lot of thinking to do.
- 27 Oct 2022 5:07 PM GMT
Pressure on Srikanth!
Srikanth saves one match point, but the pressure is firmly on him at 18-20.
- 27 Oct 2022 5:04 PM GMT
Srikanth exhausts his challenges
Gemke's shot called in, Srikanth challenges and loses. That's six-straight points now for Gemke as Srikanth trails 14-17. Time running out for the Indian here.
