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Kidambi beats Kai Schaefer

That's it. Srikanth Kidambi pockets the match after a slow start. He wins 18-21, 21-9, 21-11.

India lead 3-0 over Germany

Match point for Kidambi

Schaefer's desperate defence is of no help as Srikanth is dominating the game now sending his opponent all over the court. 

Absolutely in control,
Kidambi Srikanth easily deceives Schaefer with a cross-court slice. He leads 16-11

Srikanth goes for the placement, with a smash after one of the longest rallies in the men's singles event of the tournament. He leads 14-11.

Schaefer closes in but loses another point because of an unforced error. Kidambi leads 12-10

Kidambi 11-8 Schaefer at the interval

A perfect placement by Kidambi. He keeps it in the corner-most point. He follows it up with a slow rally and Schaeffer hits it to the net. Kidambi leads 11-8 at interval

An unforced error by Srikanth goes straight into the net. Schaefer with the point.

The decider is taking the match to an edge

Srikanth forces Schaefer down with a drop short and returns immediately with a smash almost on his face. He leads 6-4.

A long rally, Srikanth edges past Schaefer, as the German puts the shuttle wide outside the court. Srikanth leads 5-4.