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Korea Open 2022, Day 3 LIVE: Lakshya loses, Sindhu, Srikanth, Satwik-Chirag enter quarters— Scores, Updates, Results, Blog
Indian shuttlers like PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth and Satwik-Chirag entered the quarterfinals while others bowed out at the Korea Open 2022.
PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen (Source: Getty, BAI)
Welcome to the live blog of The Bridge from the pre-quarterfinals day of the Korea Open 2022!
To begin the day, a major upset has already taken place with Lakshya Sen losing in straight sets, 22-20, 21-9 to Indonesian World No. 24 player Shesar Hiren Rhustavito quite surprisingly. The pair of Ashwini Ponnappa-Sumeeth Reddy also lost a three-set battle, 20-22, 21-18, 14-21.
On the other hand, youngster Malvika Bansod also couldn't stave off Thai sensation Pornpawee Chochuwong and lost, 21-8, 21-14.
In men's doubles, the pair of MR Arjun and Dhruv Kapila retired after playing for just 8 minutes against the Daddies from Indonesia - Hendra Setiawan and Mohammad Ahsan.
PV Sindhu made a dominant show against Japan's Aya Ohori and stormed into the quarterfinals, 21-15, 21-10 while Kidambi Srikanth also won, 21-18, 21-6 against Israel's Misha Zilberman to enter the last eight.
Finally, in another men's doubles, the third-seeded pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty also made it to the quarters defeating the Singaporean pair of Hee Yong Kai Terry and Loh Kean Hean, 21-15, 21-19.
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Live Updates
- 7 April 2022 5:05 AM GMT
PV Sindhu takes the comfortable lead now!
PV Sindhu is being good with her net play today and it is reaping rewards as she leads at 12-9!
- 7 April 2022 5:01 AM GMT
Things get off to a rapid start in this match as both players are being quick on their feet!
PV Sindhu gets the show going at the Palma Stadium but Aya Ohori is equally up for it as they are smashing nicely here - it is 7 ALL in the opening game!
- 7 April 2022 4:52 AM GMT
Next up, we have PV Sindhu in action!
Let's hope that PV Sindhu is able to bring a smile to our faces as she takes on Aya Ohori for a place in the quarter-finals!
We are soon to begin!
Interestingly, Sindhu hasn't lost to Ohori in all their 11 meetings so far - so this should ideally be a cakewalk for the 2-time Olympic medallist.
- 7 April 2022 4:29 AM GMT
Malvika offers a good fight in Game 2 but it is Chochuwong who wins!
Malvika Bansod showed spirit in the second game but it was too late already and Pornpawee Chochuwong remains steadfast and wins the match in 39 minutes, 21-9, 21-14 to progress to the quarters.
So far, it hasn't been a good day for the Indian contingent with three back-to-back losses.
- 7 April 2022 4:19 AM GMT
Chochuwong has a huge 7-point lead!
Malvika is trying to step up now but it might be too late for it, some good shot placements from her now!
- 7 April 2022 4:10 AM GMT
Chochuwong leaves no room for error in Game 2!
Malvika Bansod is failing to threaten Chochuwong here who is deftly placing her shots and smashing away to lead 10-3 in the second game. Things don't look great for the Indian shuttler today.
- 7 April 2022 4:00 AM GMT
Net errors keep coming from Malvika Bansod as she finds it difficult to navigate here
Malvika Bansod fails to put back any real pressure on Chochuwong here who seems to have gotten off on a good roll and wins the first game, 21-8, rather comfortably.
- 7 April 2022 3:53 AM GMT
Malvika Bansod is yet to fully settle in as Chochuwong makes light work!
Chochuwong hastens matters up here and leads 11-4 while Malvika seems to be still finding her way with angles.
- 7 April 2022 3:48 AM GMT
Good short-length rallies to begin this clash!
Chochuwong, the sixth seed at the tournament makes an early headway at 6-2 in this match but Malvika is only getting started and is warming up!
Let's go!
