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Indonesia Open LIVE - Day 3 - Sai Praneeth enters quarters, Srikanth knocked out - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
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We are almost halfway through the Indonesia Open 2021, and five Indians - PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth, Sai Praneeth, Satwik-Chirag are still in contention for a podium finish at the super 1000 event.
While all the singles shuttlers have made it to the round of 16 with convincing victories, Satwik-Chirag will play their first match of the event today after securing a walkover in the previous round. With all the remaining five Indians in action, how many will advance to the quarterfinals?
Stay tuned for all the latest updates!
Live Updates
- 25 Nov 2021 1:38 PM GMT
More troubles for Srikanth
Viktor Axelsen takes a 4-0 lead in the second game and this is not looking for Kidambi Srikanth.
- 25 Nov 2021 1:37 PM GMT
Praneeth trails
Sai Praneeth is trailing 15-17 in the decider. Pressure firmly on the Indian.
- 25 Nov 2021 1:35 PM GMT
Kidambi loses the first game
That was quick from Axelsen. He takes the first game 21-14 in 16 minutes, without breaking a sweat. A lot to ponder from Kidambi Srikanth.
- 25 Nov 2021 1:32 PM GMT
Srikanth fighting back!
Kidambi Srikanth is trying to cling on to this contest at the moment. He trails 13-16.
- 25 Nov 2021 1:24 PM GMT
Kidambi lags behind!
Axelsen has found some sort of momentum here. 4 straight points for him and he leads 8-4.
- 25 Nov 2021 1:22 PM GMT
Kidambi equalises!
A very rare Service fault called on Axelsen and Srikanth has equalised at 4-4.
- 25 Nov 2021 1:20 PM GMT
Axelsen is off and running!
Early signs of pressure on Srikanth as Axelsen opens up a 3-1 lead.
- 25 Nov 2021 1:19 PM GMT
Kidambi-Axelsen underway
The clash between Kidambi Srikanth and Viktor Axelsen is underway. 1-1 to start off.
- 25 Nov 2021 1:18 PM GMT
Change of momentum from Sai Praneeth in the decider!
Sai Praneeth is attacking more sharply now in the decider against Popov, who also looks a little tired on the legs - the Indian leads 8-3
