Badminton
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.
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 3:25 PM GMT
Game 1: Satwik-Chirag wins two points
Satwik-Chirag wins a point here to make it 19-20. The Indonesians still have a game point.
The Indians make it 20-20 now as Setiawan's smash hits the net.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:24 PM GMT
Ahsan-Setiawan on game point
Two game points opportunity for Ahsan and Setiawan at 20-18.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:23 PM GMT
Game 1: Satwik-Chirag draws level
5 straight points for Satwik-Chirag as Setiawan hits the shuttle wide. Satwik-Chirag draws level at 18-18.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:22 PM GMT
Game 1: Satwik-Chirag fights back
Three points on the trot for the Indians. Chirag charges at the net and finishes with a half-body smash. Setiawan cannot return it.
The Indians make it 17-18 now.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:21 PM GMT
Game 1: Two points in a row for Satwik-Chirag
Ahsan's backhand return hits the net. Satwik-Chirag trails 15-18.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:20 PM GMT
Game 1: Smash by Ahsan
The Indonesians extend the lead to 18-13 with Ahsan's smash sees no return.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:19 PM GMT
Game 1: Satwik hits the net
Satwik goes for the kill from the backcourt. It hits the net. The Indonesians extend the lead to 16-12.
A point for Satwik-Chirag. They smash and win a point to trail 13-16.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:18 PM GMT
Game 1: Satwik-Chirag trails 12-15
Satwik-Chirag is trailing 11-15 in the first game.
The Indians reduce the gap to 12-15.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:18 PM GMT
Game 1: Setiawan extends the lead
A superb shot by Setiawan helps the Indonesians take a 12-10 lead.
Satwik-Chirag takes the next point to make it 11-12.
A brilliant point for Setiawan as Chirag fails to return the shuttle from the net.
14-11 lead for Ahsan-Setiwan.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:16 PM GMT
Game 1: Ahsan-Setiawan takes the lead at the interval
Ahsan and Setiawan win a net battle to take a solitary point advantage at 11-10.
