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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.
An aggressive Kidambi Srikanth sealed his spot in he final. (File photo)
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 4:25 AM GMT
Phew! Kidambi powers through and takes opening game!
It's a hard-fought opening game but Kidambi Srikanth has the last word against Lee Zii Jia in the first game as he saves game points and wins it 22-20.
Second game will be more tricky!
- 31 Aug 2022 4:14 AM GMT
Racy start for the Indian, he leads 11-8 in the mid-game break
Kidambi Srikanth has shown good form in this match till now and played some clever shots. He leads 11-8 in the mid-game break.
