Olympics 2024 Badminton: Lakshya beats Carraggi in straight games, Tanisha-Ashwini lose - Highlights

Ashwini-Tanisha suffer a straight-game defeat

Shida Chiharu and Matsuyama Nami beat Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa 21-11, 21-12.

With their second consecutive defeat in Group C, Tanisha and Ashwini's Paris Olympics are at the third place. 

Only the top two pairs will progress to the next round.

In the dead rubber, Tanisha and Ashwini will face Setyana Mapasa and Angela Wu of Australia on Tuesday. 

One match point saved

Matsuyama's stroke goes wide. Tanisha and Ashwini trail 12-20.

The Japanese duo still have eight match points.

Shida-Matsuyama on match point

They have nine opportunities at 20-11.

Game 2: Two points in a row for Tanisha and Ashwini

Matsuyama nets the shuttle again after the Indians play a crisscrossing game. The Indians trail 11-19.

Game 2: Matsuyama's return goes into net

Ashwini and Tanisha make it 10-19.

Shida-Matsuyama two points away from winning the match

Game 2: Deep smash by Matsuyama at the net

Chida and Matsuyama go on to claim a 17-9 lead. 

Game 2: Good call from Tanisha

Ashwini leaves the shuttle long after Shida plays a toss. The Indian duo trail 9-16 in the second game.

Game 2: Tanisha goes wide

Shida and Matsuyama extend their lead to 16-8.

Game 2: Tanisha misses Chida's shot at the net

Tanisha and Ashwini trail 8-15.