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.
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:
Live Updates
- 26 Jan 2023 3:26 AM GMT
Lakshya on the charge
Lakshya asserting his dominance now as he takes a big 11-5 lead going into the second mid-game break.
- 26 Jan 2023 3:23 AM GMT
Lakshya with an early lead
Lakshya Sen with an early lead in the second game as he races 6-3 ahead.
- 26 Jan 2023 3:16 AM GMT
LAKSHYA SURRENDERS GAME 1
No, no, no....Lakshya Sen has gifted away four consecutive points to surrender a hard-fought first game 19-21 to the Malaysian in 21 minutes. Can the Indian bounce back from this setback?
- 26 Jan 2023 3:15 AM GMT
Yong draws level
Neither players willing to give an inch to the others as Ng Tze Yong draws level at 19-19. - 26 Jan 2023 3:09 AM GMT
Lakshya opens up a lead
Lakshya Sen opens up a slender two-point lead at 15-13. The Indian is now growing in confidence but take nothing away from Yong, who is unwilling to give up.
- 26 Jan 2023 3:06 AM GMT
Lakshya trails!
A fantastic start to the contest with both players matching each other shot for shot but it is the Malaysian, who has his nose ahead at 11-10 at the first mid-game break.
- 26 Jan 2023 3:03 AM GMT
LAKSHYA SEN IN ACTION
Lakshya Sen is the first Indian in action on court 1. He is up against Malaysia NG Tze Yong.
- 26 Jan 2023 3:02 AM GMT
Goooood Morningggg!
We have reached the R16 of the 2023 Indonesia Masters with three matches having Indian representation. While Lakshya Sen and Saina Nehwal survive in singles, the doubles pair of Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponaappa too will look to make it to final eight.
Stay tuned for all updates!