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Thailand Open R16 LIVE: Lakshya, Kiran advance - Updates, Results, Scores, Blog
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After a topsy turvy run in the Round of 32, a total of five Indians have made it to the pre-quarterfinals of the Thailand Open 2023.
Indians in action today:
Men's Singles: Kiran George, Lakshya Sen
Women's Singles: Ashmita Chaliha, Saina Nehwal
Men's Doubles: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty
Live Updates
- 1 Jun 2023 5:55 AM GMT
Ashmita Chaliha LOSES!
Meanwhile, Ashmita Chaliha goes down to former Olympic champion Carolina Marin after putting up a brave fight in the first game. The Indian loses 18-21, 13-21 in 40 minutes.
- 1 Jun 2023 5:52 AM GMT
Kiran George WINSSSS!
Kiran George takes down a higher ranked player once again. He is through to the Quarterfinal of the Thailand Open 2023 with a 21-11, 21-19 win in 39 minutes.
- 1 Jun 2023 5:46 AM GMT
George with the lead now
Kiran George once again takes the lead post the interval. 15-14 in his favour now.
- 1 Jun 2023 5:42 AM GMT
Hong Yang Weng LEADS!
A slender 11-10 lead for the Chinese shuttler at the second mid-game break.
- 1 Jun 2023 5:37 AM GMT
Good fightback from Hong
A good fight back from Hong now and things are level at 6-6.
- 1 Jun 2023 5:33 AM GMT
Early lead for George
Kiran George is just outplaying his opponent now. An early 4-2 lead in the second game with a brilliant crosscourt drop shot.
- 1 Jun 2023 5:28 AM GMT
George takes Game 1
Absolute domination this from Kiran George post the mid-game interval as he pockets the first game 21-11 in 14 minutes. Can he wrap this up in straight games?
- 1 Jun 2023 5:25 AM GMT
George extends his lead
Multiple errors from the Chinese shuttler means that Kiran George leads 15-10 now.
- 1 Jun 2023 5:22 AM GMT
George LEADS!
Kiran George has an 11-9 lead at the first mid-game break. A good start this for the lower ranked Indian.
