Badminton
Indonesia Masters: Lakshya, Ashwinin/Tanisha reaches QF; Saina exits- Highlights
Here's how the Indians reached the quarter-finals of the ongoing Indonesia Masters.
Lakshya Sen (File Photo)
The Badminton World Tour action continues to roll on with the R16 of the 2023 Indonesia Badminton Masters. There were a total of three matches with Indian representation on Day 3 of the event with Lakshya Sen, Saina Nehwal, and Tanisha/Ashwini all in action.
Out of them, Lakshya and Tanisha/Ashwini went through to the quarter-finals, while Saina crashed out.
As it happened:
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- 26 Jan 2023 7:38 AM GMT
Saina Nehwal in action
Saina Nehwal has strode out on court number 3. She is up against Han Yue of China. Going to be an uphill task for the Indian Olympic medallist.
- 26 Jan 2023 4:00 AM GMT
First Quarterfinal of the Year for Sen
Having suffered early exits at both the Malaysia Open and India Open, Lakshya Sen has reached the quarterfinal of the Indonesia Masters 2023. This is his first quarterfinal of the year for the Indian.
- 26 Jan 2023 3:58 AM GMT
LAKSHYA WINSSS!
Enough is enough, says Sen as he pockets three in a row to win the match. The final point was a shot gone long from NG Tze Yong as the Indian once again asserts his dominance over him.
The two players have played 4 matches against each other in their career, with Lakshya Sen winning all four matches!
- 26 Jan 2023 3:55 AM GMT
4-straight points
Four straight points for Yong as he reduces his deficit to 17-18. Can Lakshya hang on?
- 26 Jan 2023 3:47 AM GMT
LAKSHYA LEADS
Advantage Lakshya, as he opens up a 11-9 lead before the change of sides. This should be easy to wrap up for the Indian, one feels, as he moves into the better side of the court.
- 26 Jan 2023 3:40 AM GMT
Tight start to the decider
A very tight start to the decider with both players level at 5-5. Remember, Lakshya is in the unfavourable side of the court for now.
- 26 Jan 2023 3:32 AM GMT
Lakshya takes Game 2
East peasy for the Indian as he takes the second game 21-8 without breaking a sweat. Off we go into the decider with a quarterfinal spot at stake.
- 26 Jan 2023 3:30 AM GMT
Lakshya is running away with second game
It just seems as if NG Tze Yong has given up on this game. Lakshya has a massive 18-8 lead and is all set to drag the Malaysian into a decider.
