Badminton
India Open, Day 2 LIVE: Satwik-Chirag open their campaign - Blog, Scores, Results, Updates
Welcome to Day 2 of the India Open as we take you through an action-packed day of badminton. Follow LIVE.
Welcome to the live blog of The Bridge from Day 2 of the India Open 2022.
After a rousing day of badminton action in New Delhi, Day 2 of the India Open promises more in stock with the likes of Saina Nehwal, Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty taking charge of proceedings at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall.
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- 12 Jan 2022 9:29 AM GMT
Body smashes from Chirag now!
Satwik-Chirag have a very healthy lead in this match are playing their points with strategy, they lead 8-2!
- 12 Jan 2022 9:27 AM GMT
Satwik-Chirag take charge from the get-go!
Shetty leaps into the air and takes the shuttle early to kill it with a smash - such power!
The second-seeded pair leads 7-1!
- 12 Jan 2022 9:25 AM GMT
The boys have started real well here!
Satwik's injury concerns are no longer there it seems as both Satwik-Chirag are at their attacking best today, an easy 3-0 lead for them! Such powerful smashes!
- 12 Jan 2022 9:11 AM GMT
Next up - Star doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty to take stage!
Let's get ready for a much-awaited match now featuring Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty as they take on an Indian pair of Ravi-Chirag Arora!
It's always a delight to see this dynamic duo in action!
- 12 Jan 2022 9:02 AM GMT
Lakshya Sen wraps up business - onwards we go! Spectacular win!
Such a clinical display of badminton from the Indian youngster who is hot off his World Championship bronze win. Needs 25 minutes only to seal the deal and move ahead, 21-15, 21-7! Let's go Sen!
- 12 Jan 2022 9:00 AM GMT
Sen is a perfect delight to watch!
Light and quick on his feet, Lakshya Sen moves so well on the court and attacks in a strategic way. The finish line is almost here, Lakshya leads 20-7!
- 12 Jan 2022 8:57 AM GMT
Lakshya keeps the smashes coming!
Lakshya Sen is well in-rhythm in this opening match - leads 14-6!
- 12 Jan 2022 8:53 AM GMT
Lakshya Sen is in a hurry it seems!
The third-seeded Lakshya Sen is playing quick rallies now and goes up 11-3 in Game 2 in no time!