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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 4:13 PM GMT
Satwik-Chirag LEAD!
This looks very easy for Satwik-Chirag as they lead 11-6 at the second mid-game interval. They should be able to wrap this up in the next few minutes.
- 27 Oct 2022 4:10 PM GMT
Srikanth is losing control
Kidambi Srikanth seems to be losing control of the proceedings now as Gemke pockets 5 points in a row to lead 16-10.
- 27 Oct 2022 4:07 PM GMT
Satwik-Chirag assert dominance
On court number 3, Satwik and Chirag continue to assert their dominance. The Indians showing why they are the higher-ranked pair as they race to a 7-1 lead in the second game.
- 27 Oct 2022 4:06 PM GMT
Srikanth trails!
The usual misjudgment from Srikanth on the backline to go into the mid-game interval with a deficit of two points at 9-11.
- 27 Oct 2022 4:03 PM GMT
Srikanth draws level!
Srikanth first wins a long rally, and then comes up with a perfectly placed smash to draw level at 8-8. Early signs of how tight this contest might prove to be.
- 27 Oct 2022 4:01 PM GMT
Satwik-Chirag take Game 1!
They never looked in any sort of trouble did Satwik-Chirag, and they take the first game 21-16. Can the Indians wrap it up in the second game?
- 27 Oct 2022 3:59 PM GMT
Srikanth loses a challenge!
Srikanth takes a challenge early on in the match and he is proven wrong. He believed Gemke's shot to be out, but it was not the case. Srikanth trails 4-8.
- 27 Oct 2022 3:57 PM GMT
Satwik-Chirag on the charge!
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are on the charge. They have extended their lead to 16-11 after the mid-game break. Looking very comfortable at the moment.
- 27 Oct 2022 3:55 PM GMT
Srikanth on the backfoot
Not the best of starts for Kidambi Srikanth as he trails 2-4. Still early days, and the Indian is slowly trying to find his rhythm.
- 27 Oct 2022 3:53 PM GMT
Satwik-Chirag LEAD!
Decent comeback from Satwik-Chirag as they go into the mid-game break with an 11-9 lead.
