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German Open 2022, Finals LIVE: Lakshya Sen bags silver medal — Scores, Updates, Medal, Blog
Lakshya Sen took on Kunlavut Vitidsarn in a closely-contested final but it was the Thai player who had the last word, winning the German Open 2022 in straight sets. Lakshya Sen settles for silver.
An injured Lakshya Sen lost to Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the German Open 2022 final
Hello and welcome to the live blog of The Bridge from the finals of the German Open 2022!
Indian badminton ace Lakshya Sen took on Thai sensation and World No. 20 Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the Men's Singles finals of German Open 2022. In a true battle of equals, both the 20-year-old's sparred off in good style, with strong attacks coming from both sides till an unruly blister played big bother for Lakshya Sen.
Eventually, Lakshya Sen had to settle for silver even though he put up a great fight against Vitidsarn who claimed the German Open title.
However, this is the perfect start Sen needed for the All England Open week that is coming up next!
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- 13 March 2022 4:05 PM GMT
Too fast, too furious from both players...
Both Lakshya and Kunlavut Vitidsarn keep AT IT here and the rallies are classy to watch!
Kunlavut goes for a winner to finish the rally to get back on serve and take charge of the lead at 12-9.
- 13 March 2022 4:00 PM GMT
Vitidsarn senses Sen's footwork being a little slow and attacks!
And the worry is back as Sen isn't moving VERY comfortably now, of course. The blister is a bother.
Vitidsarn attacks away and leads 11-5 now in the mid-game interval.
Sen is giving it his all here though! The rallies are trying now.
- 13 March 2022 3:58 PM GMT
Ooh, delicious drop shot from Lakshya Sen now!
Gentle putaway from Lakshya Sen across the net as he attempts the comeback! Never say never, folks!
- 13 March 2022 3:56 PM GMT
Lakshya does get a couple of points on the board but his errors are piling up...
Something is not right in this match and Vitidsarn is having to do little as Lakshya's returns find the net or fall out, bit of worry. Huge spot of worry actually.
Vitidsarn with a major 7-2 lead in this second game.
Lakshya, has to buckle up NOW!
- 13 March 2022 3:52 PM GMT
Net errors from Lakshya as we begin Game 2...
Lakshya Sen is yet to power back into the match now, Vitidsarn makes the most of it and gets off to a 3-0 lead.
- 13 March 2022 3:51 PM GMT
And it is Kunlavut Vitidsarn who plays a light rally and gets the first game!
Kunlavut Vitidasarn wins the opening game, looking pretty confident as he wins 21-18.
Lakshya Sen's blister acted up but he should hope to recover and give a stronger fight now!
Come on, Lakshya!
- 13 March 2022 3:48 PM GMT
And a stubborn blister on Lakshya's foot seems to be a bother as Vitidsarn gets to GAME POINT
Another bit of worry for Lakshya Sen here as a blister on his foot comes to nag at a very wrong time. He is being attended to now on the court.
Vitidsarn leads 20-18.
