Olympics 2024 Badminton:Prannoy, Lakshya Sen, Sindhu progresses- Highlights

Game 1: Lakshya goes long this time

Christie trails 14-15.

Game 1: Two-point lead for Lakshya

Christie goes long again and Lakshya claims a two-point lead at 16-14.

Game 1: Christie goes wide

And Lakshya claims a 15-14 lead. Lakshya is loving the rally and Christie is trying to open up the backcourt to score points. Two different strategies in force in this game. 

Game 1: Lakshya goes wide, Christie draws level

It is 14-all as Lakshya's crosscourt smash goes wide. 

Game 1: Lakshya loses a testing rally

A long, long rally! Christie wins it, placing the shuttle at the backcourt. 

Christie closes the gap and trails 13-14. 

Game 1: A point for Christie

Christie's smash lands in and he trails 12-14.

Game 1: Lakshya claims his 3rd point in a row

Lakshya's brilliant finish at he backcourt to get his third straight point and claim three-point advantage at 14-11. 

Game 1: Christie commits error, Lakshya reclaims the lead

Christie's down-the-line goes wide, and Lakshya claims a 12-11 lead, and then he follows it up with a smash to increase his lead at 13-11.

Game 1: Christie wins a net battle

Both Lakshya and Christie keep the shuttle close at the net, but Christie wins the battle eventually as Lakshya's return goes into the net. 

It is 11-all.

Game 1: Thunderous smash by Lakshya

Lakshya claims the lead at the interval as he finishes the rally with a thunderous smash to Christie's forehand. 

Good comeback by Lakshya after trailing 2-8 in the first half of the opening game.