HYLO Open: Day 2 - Satwik/Chirag, Kidambi advance, Saina crashes out- Results, Updates, Blog

Today's result till now:

• HS Prannoy and Dhruv/Arjun got walkovers.
• Malvika Bansod defeated C. Azurmendi of Spain 2-1 (20-22, 21-12,21-6)
• Satwik/Chirag defeated Chen/Yang 2-1 (19-21, 21-19, 21-16)
• Saina Nehwal lost to Ongbamrungphan B. of Thailand 2-0 (15-21, 8-21)

Hello and Welcome back to the blog of HYLO Open. We will resume the blogging of second half of the day.

Satwik-Chirag WINNNNN!

Satwik-Chirag come from a game down to win their R32 clash 19-21, 21-19, 21-16 in 1 hour and 2 minutes. They move into the pre-quarterfinals.

Satwik-Chirag in control

They have taken the control now, have Satwik and Chirag. Lead extended to five points at 15-10.

Satwik-Chirag LEADDD!

Satwik-Chirag go lead 11-8 in the decider as we head into the change of sides. Can they maintain the lead to win this contest? 

Malvika Bansod WINSSS!

Malvika Bansod absolutely destroys Clara Azurmendi in the decider to advance to the R16. She wins 20-22, 21-12, 21-6 in 50 minutes.

Malvika asserts her dominance

Malvika Bansod is toying with Clara Azurmendi now. Races to an 11-3 lead in the decider as we move into the mandatory change of sides. Can she wrap this up without a hiccup?

Satwik-Chirag take the second game

Wonderful stuff under pressure from Satwik-Chirag. The bounce back to take the second game 21-19. They take Lee and Lu into a decider with this.

Satwik-Chirag equalise

Satwik-Chirag are not gonna go down without a fight. They equalise at 19-19 in a must win second game.

Malvika takes an early lead

She is carrying forward the momentum into the decider as well is Malvika Bansod. Takes a 2-0 lead early on.