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 3:15 PM GMT
Game 1: Satwik-Chirag draws level
The Indonesian pair goes wide. Satwik-Chirag draws level at 9-9.
Another service fault by the Indians. Ahsan-Setiawan leads 10-9.
It is 10-10 now. No rallies so far.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:14 PM GMT
Game 1: Chirag's return goes wide
Ahsan's relentless smashing sees Chirag's return going wide. 8-8 in the first game.
Chirag goes wide again. The Indonesians take a 9-8 lead.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:13 PM GMT
Game 1: Ahsan-Setiawan draws level
A brilliant point for Ahsan. He finishes with a net kill that pierces Chirag's defence. 7-7 in the first game.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:12 PM GMT
Game 1: Chirag charges at net
The Indian duo extend their lead to 6-4 as Chirag sees a chance from the net. He charges and flicks the shuttle to win a point.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:11 PM GMT
Game 1: Neck-to-neck battle
Crosscout smash by Setiawan. The Indonesians draw level at 4-4.
Satwik-Chirag regains the lead at 5-4.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:10 PM GMT
Game 1: Close game
The Indonesian pair goes long, and Satwik-Chirag draws level at 2-2.
Satwik-Chirag takes a 3-2 lead now.
It is now 3-3 now as Satwik-Chirag's service is too high.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:09 PM GMT
Game 1: Satwik-Chirag vs Ahsan-Setiawan
Ahsan serves. The Indonesians win the first point.
But Ahsan's next serve is a fault; it is too high.
Ahsan-Setiawan lead 2-1.
- 26 Oct 2023 3:06 PM GMT
Satwik-Chirag in action
World no. 1 Satwik-Chirag and world no. 10 Ahsan-Setiawan step into court 1 of Glaz Arena in Rennes for their Round of 16 match in the French Open Super 750.
- 26 Oct 2023 2:42 PM GMT
Satwik-Chirag set to take on Ahsan-Setiawan
Men's doubles duo Satwik and Chirag will be in action against Ahsan and Setiawan in their pre-quarterfinal match shortly.
- 26 Oct 2023 1:54 PM GMT
Sindhu gives a walkover to Katethong
Sindhu consults her coach Hafiz Hashim again and decides to give a walkover to Supanida Katethong in the Round of 16.
Sindhu wins the opening game 21-18 and the second game is tied at 1-1.
She withdraws due to a discomfort on her left knee.
