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

Game 1: Lakshya equals the game

Christie goes for a flat smash, but Lakshya retrieves it and then Christie plays it into the net. It is 10-10.

Game 1: Lakshya loses a challenge

Christie manages to draw level and then claims a slender lead at 10-9 as Lakshya loses a challenge. 

Game 1: Lakshya claims the lead

Lakshya wins seven straight points to claim a 9-8 lead as Christie commits yet another error. 

Game 1: Lakshya draws level

Another error from Christie. This time he hits the net and Lakshya draws level at 8-8.

Game 1: Lakshya wins a flat rally to claim 3 points in a row

Lakshya does not mind the speed and plays the shuttle into Chrsitie's body. The Indonesian goes wide again. 

Christie commits an another error as Lakshya wins three points in a row to trail 7-8. 

Game 1: Lakshya wins a rally

Lakshya engages in a faster rally and forces Christie to commit an error. He closes the gap further and trails 5-8.

Game 1: Lakshya charges at the net

He closes the gap with a follow-up shot from the net after hitting a smash. 

Lakshya follows it up with a brilliant defensive shot as Christie goes wide. 

Lakshya trails 4-8. 

Game 1: Down-the-line smash by Christie

Lakshya trails 2-8 now. Christie's smash lands closer to the line, no challenge from Lakshya.

Game 1: Lakshya's smash

Lakshya goes for an angled smash and Christite plays the shuttle into the net. Lakshya trails 2-6.

Game 1: First point for Lakshya

Lakshya plays it hard and flat and sends the shuttle into Christie's body. The Indonesian goes wide. 

Lakshya trails 1-5.