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French Open 2023: Satwik-Chirag knocked out; PV Sindhu withdraws - Highlights
Catch the highlights of Indian players' pre-quarterfinal matches at the French Open Super 750 in Rennes.
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PV Sindhu and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty
PV Sindhu gave a walkover to Supanida Katethong of Thailand in the second round of the French Open Super 750 at Glaz Arena in Rennes. Sindhu won the opening game 21-18 but pulled out in the second game due to a left knee injury.
The men's doubles duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, on the other hand, went down fighting in a three-setter against world no. 10 Indonesian duo Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan in the pre-quarterfinal.
With their exits, India's campaign at the French Open ended.
Catch the highlights:
Live Updates
- 26 Oct 2023 3:54 PM GMT
Game 3: Powerful smash by Satwik
The Indians lead 5-4 in the deciding third game.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:54 PM GMT
Game 3: Setiawan draws level
Setiawan draws level with a flick from the net.
They now take the lead at 4-3.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:53 PM GMT
Game 3: Satwik-Chirag takes the early lead
Satwik-Chirag begins third game with a 3-2 lead.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:52 PM GMT
Game 3: Satwik-Chirag vs Ahsan-Setiawan
Ahsan-Setiawan wins the first point to take the lead.
Chirag's judgement helps the Indians draw level at 1-1.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:50 PM GMT
Satwik-Chirag forces decider
Satwik wins the net battle with a flick that flies over Setiawan's head. The Indians win the second game 21-19 and force the decider.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:49 PM GMT
Game 2: Two points in a row for Ahsan-Setiawan
Ahsan-Setiawan win two points in a row as Chirag hits the net. They trail 18-19.
Ahsan hits the net to concede a game point chance for Satwik-Chirag. The Indians lead 20-19.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:47 PM GMT
Game 2: Setiawan's reflex shot from the net
The Indonesians win a point to trail 16-17.
The Indians extend the lead to 18-16 as the Indonesians go wide and then hit the net. Satwik-Chirag leads 19-16.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:45 PM GMT
Game 2: Satwik-Chirag leads 17-14
Satwik and Chirag smash relentlessly. Ahsan's defence goes wide.
Ahsan reduce the gap, winning a point from the point.
They trail 14-16.
Chirag extends the lead, winning a point from the net with his rapid backhand flick.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:43 PM GMT
Game 2: Setiawan's mighty smash
Setiawan hits a mighty over-the-head smash. Chirag's defence errs.
Setiawan-Ahsan trails 13-15.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:42 PM GMT
Game 2: Satwik-Chirag leads 15-12
Chirag's deep court smash breaches Ahsan-Setiawan's defence.
Chirag and Satwik lead 15-12.