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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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Live Updates
- 13 March 2022 3:41 PM GMT
The rallies are getting LOOOONG now...
Both players are pushing each other to the corners and drawing each other to the net as well. Some beautiful badminton here but Vitidsarn still has the worrisome lead!
- 13 March 2022 3:37 PM GMT
Lakshya with the cross-court kills now! Come on!
Lakshya is upping his game and how! Sen goes for the corners and smashes cross-court before Vitidsarn can reach it!
Still some gap to cover up as he lags at 12-15!
- 13 March 2022 3:34 PM GMT
A 4-point gap to cover for Lakshya
Quick exchange of services taking place as both players are making some unruly errors..Lakshya has to tighten his game now!
- 13 March 2022 3:32 PM GMT
Spot of worry for Lakshya as Vitidsarn commands the lead here
Lakshya is on the backfoot in his match as Vitidsarn looks really sharp.
But Lakshya attacks and is finally back on serve. Still some gap to cover at 8-13.
Come on, Lakshya!!
- 13 March 2022 3:27 PM GMT
Vitidsarn is being deceptive and taking the pace off the shuttle now!
Vitidsarn will be a tough cookie to crack for Lakshya in this match. So far, the Thai player looks pretty unruffled and has a convincing 9-5 lead with ample variations in his game.
Lakshya is yet to tighten his game and go for the attack.
- 13 March 2022 3:23 PM GMT
And just 4 minutes into this match, the rallies are getting heated!
Lakshya Sen gets on board now as he comes out on top of the gritty rallies with both players really matching each other in speed and style of attack!
Lakshya lags at 3-4 now on the board. Come on!
- 13 March 2022 3:20 PM GMT
Vitidsarn with the early headway into this match, the Thai player leads 2-0
Swift start to this match with both players just easing up to the court.
Viditsarn is the first to get on the board as he steals the serve from Lakshya to lead 2-0.
