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Japan Open 2022: Srikanth upsets Lee Zii Jia; Lakshya crashes out — Scores, Updates, Live Blog
Follow us for all the LIVE action of Indian shuttlers from Day 2 of the Japan Open 2022.
Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and Saina Nehwal will kick off their Japan Open 2022 campaign today. Lakshya plays against K. Nishimoto while Srikanth will face Lee Zii Jia of Malaysia. Saina Nehwal will be up against world champion Akane Yamaguchi.
In doubles, Arjun MR/Dhruv Kapila face Choi S.G/Kim Won H. and Gayatri Gopichand/Treesa Jolly go against R. Prajongjai/J. Kititharakul.
On Day 1, HS Prannoy advanced to pre-quarterfinals as Angus retired from the game.
Stay Tuned for more updates.
Live Updates
- 31 Aug 2022 5:13 AM GMT
It is Saina Nehwal in action now!
Saina Nehwal is up against Japan's Akane Yamaguchi and Saina has only been able to win twice against the Japanese shuttler so far.
Saina, who is looking for a comeback, will take on the World No. 2 in her opening round clash now.
- 31 Aug 2022 4:46 AM GMT
AND KIDAMBI SRIKANTH WINS!!
Kidambi Srikanth gets his first win against World No. 4 Lee Zii Jia in straight games, 22-20, 23-21! What a show!
