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 1:52 PM GMT
Game 2: Deception from Sindhu
Sindhu plays a superb deceptive shot from the backcourt. Katethong has no chance to return it. Sindhu draws level at 1-1.
Sindhu is taking too much time to consult her coach Hafiz Hashim. The umpire warns her of a yellow card.
- 26 Oct 2023 1:49 PM GMT
Game 2: Smash by Katethong
Katethong wins the first point with a flat smash.
Sindhu is in discomfort. She requests for doctor's help and holds ice on her knee. She takes magic spray on her knee. She is alright.
- 26 Oct 2023 1:46 PM GMT
Sindhu wins the opening game
This time Sindhu's judgment is accurate. She lets Katethong's toss to go wide.
Sindhu wins the opening game 21-18. Katethong takes a magic spray on her back.
- 26 Oct 2023 1:44 PM GMT
Game 1: Sindhu ruffles the net
A point for Katethong as Sindhu's return hits the net. Sindhu still has two game points at 20-18.
- 26 Oct 2023 1:43 PM GMT
Sindhu on game point
Mighty smash by Sindhu. Katethong's return goes wide. Sindhu has three game points at 20-17.
- 26 Oct 2023 1:43 PM GMT
Game 1: Sindhu hits the net
Katethong wins a rally as Sindhu's low return ruffles the net. Katethong trails 17-19.
- 26 Oct 2023 1:42 PM GMT
Game 1: Misjudgement from Sindhu
Sindhu allows Katethong's toss to land in. Not a good judgement by her. Sindhu still leads 18-16.
She gains a point to take a 19-16 lead.
- 26 Oct 2023 1:41 PM GMT
Game 1: Sindhu leads 18-15
Sindhu hits a smash; Katethong's backhand shot goes into the net. Sindhu leads 18-15.
- 26 Oct 2023 1:40 PM GMT
Game 1: Sindhue extends her lead
Sindhu's crosscourt return lands in. Katethong is not convinced; she challenges and loses it. Sindhu extends her lead to 17-15.
- 26 Oct 2023 1:39 PM GMT
Game 1: Sindhu smashes, Katethong goes wide
Powerful smash by Sindhu; Katethong's backhand return goes wide. Sindhu takes a 16-15 lead.
