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India Open 2023 LIVE: Kidambi loses to Axelsen, Aakarshi Kashyap crashes out - Blog, Scores, Updates
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An aggressive Kidambi Srikanth sealed his spot in he final. (File photo)
After experiencing an eventful day on the opening day of India Open 2023, Indian crowd will witness World champion Viktor Axelsen in action against former world number 1 Kidambi Srikanth.
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Viktor Axelsen beats Kidambi Srikanth 21-14, 21-19.
Tan/Thinaah beat Bhat K./Gautam 21-8, 21-11.
Beiwen Zhang beats Aakarshi Kashyap 21-15, 21-12.
Busanan Ongbamrungphan beats Malvika Bansod 21-17, 21-12.
Live Updates
- 18 Jan 2023 11:36 AM GMT
A brilliant smash by Axelsen sees him draw level with Kidambi.
7-7 in the first game.
- 18 Jan 2023 11:33 AM GMT
Outside!
Axelsen takes a 2-point lead over Kidambi.
He leads 4-2 in the first game.
- 18 Jan 2023 11:24 AM GMT
Kidambi Srikanth up next!
The local favourite will take on the reigning Olympic gold medalist - Viktor Axelsen!
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- 18 Jan 2023 11:21 AM GMT
Lee Zii Jia through to the next round!
The young Malaysian beats Shesar Hiren Rhustavito 20-22, 21-19, 21-12.
- 18 Jan 2023 11:20 AM GMT
Zii Jia looks set to win this one.
He leads Indonesia's Shesar Hiren Rhustavito 19-12 in the final game.
- 18 Jan 2023 11:00 AM GMT
Lee Zii Jia seals the second game 21-19.
It's all to play for in the final game!
- 18 Jan 2023 10:44 AM GMT
Zii Jia storming
The Malaysian shuttler is on a roll as he takes a 5 point lead in the second game.
