Badminton
Hylo Open 2021, Semi-finals LIVE: Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth eye finals - Scores, Updates, Results, Live Blog
Catch all the live badminton action from the Hylo Open 2021 as two Indians stay keen on making it to the Finals.
Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth are eager to reach the Finals of the Hylo Open 2021
Welcome to the live blog of The Bridge as we bring you live updates from the semi-finals of the 2021 Hylo Open in Germany!
It's good tidings for Indian badminton fans as Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth are in the mix to set up a mouth-watering all-Indian final clash here in Germany! First, each needs to sidestep their semi-final challenges to do so. Lakshya Sen will be facing off against Loh Kean Yew while Kidambi Srikanth has a tough challenge to conquer in the form of rising Malaysian star, Lee Zii Jia.
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Live Updates
- 6 Nov 2021 4:09 PM GMT
Sen mixes up the pace but Loh Kean Yew has the answers - he takes the mid-game interval lead here!
Great badminton from both Lakshya Sen and Loh Kean Yew as both players are able to mix up their shots and leave room for surprise, but it is the Singaporean with a 3-point cushion lead at 11-8.
- 6 Nov 2021 4:06 PM GMT
Lakshya Sen remains close on the table - the signs of exhaustion now brushed away
Long rallies are permanent in this match, it seems and Lakshya is a party to it! He is just one point away from equalizing at 8-9!
- 6 Nov 2021 4:00 PM GMT
Incredibly long rallies here - 60 shots!
We are in Game 2 and Loh Kean Yew is here with the psychological advantage - he is up 4-2 as Lakshya Sen is slightly slow with his movement. More power to you, Sen!!
- 6 Nov 2021 3:55 PM GMT
LOH KEAN YEW COMES BACK FROM BEHIND TO TAKE THE FIRST GAME!
Ugh, missed by a whisker as the Singaporean takes the first game in 21 minutes, with the score reading, 21-18.
Into the second we will go, Sen has to power back, chin up, Lakshya!
- 6 Nov 2021 3:53 PM GMT
WHAT A JAW-DROPPING RALLY!! 40 SHOTS!
Loh Kean Yew comes up to GAME POINT here - Lakshya Sen needs to compose himself and charge back NOW!
Such a thriller this is turning out to be!
- 6 Nov 2021 3:50 PM GMT
INTENSE, THESE RALLIES ARE!
Loh Kean Yew attacks with power and goes for body smashes - Lakshya Sen slips and falls as Yew makes him work the extra mile. It is 17 ALL!
- 6 Nov 2021 3:45 PM GMT
Sen with the cross-court smash now!!
It is back to 13 ALL on the board as Sen wins back service!
