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Thomas & Uber Cup Finals LIVE: Both Indian men and women start their campaign with wins — Blog, updates, score, results
The Indian men's badminton team take on Germany in Thomas Cup while the women's team begins their quest against Canada in Bangkok. Follow LIVE updates from the tournaments.
The Thomas & Uber Cup Finals teams from India
The prestigious Thomas & Uber Cup Finals 2022 is all set to begin at the Impact Arena, Bangkok.
India's formidable men's team will beat Germany 5-0 in the morning on the opening day of the Thomas Cup. The women's team backed it up with a 4-1 win over Canada in the Uber Cup later.
The Bridge brings to you all the action from the tournament LIVE on our blog. Follow here:
Live Updates
- 8 May 2022 3:03 AM GMT
Satwik comes in to serve after they attack with a barrage of smashes!
Things are pretty heated in this opening game as Satwik-Chirag switch to an attacking style of badminton and lead 8-6!
- 8 May 2022 3:00 AM GMT
Speedy start to this match and quick exchange of services again!
Players are settling in now and a fast exchange of services are taking place now!
- 8 May 2022 2:54 AM GMT
Next up - we have the Men's Doubles as Satwik-Chirag will step out!
The German pair choose to open serve as Satwik-Chirag get ready to keep the winning momentum going on India's side at the Thomas Cup 2022!
This will be the first meeting of the two pairs but Satwik-Chirag are obviously the favourites here.
- 8 May 2022 2:50 AM GMT
LAKSHYA SEN WINS THE FIRST MATCH!!! Let's gooo!
And Lakshya Sen does it in style to win the first match in straight sets 21-16, 21-13 and gives India the 1-0 lead in this tie against Germany. Good show, Sen!
- 8 May 2022 2:47 AM GMT
Lakshya stays in cruise control here!
Just 2 points away from winning this match now, Lakshya Sen stays with his nose ahead in this match as Max commits errors!
- 8 May 2022 2:45 AM GMT
Lakshya keeps a 15-10 lead here as the Indian camp looks on with excitement!
Father DK Sen and coach Vimal Kumar looks on from the sidelines of the match as Lakshya keeps a 5-point lead!
- 8 May 2022 2:39 AM GMT
Lakshya stays in the control seat!
Lakshya has settled in completely and is looking sharper in Game 2 as he takes a 11-5 lead!
- 8 May 2022 2:37 AM GMT
Lakshya leads 8-4!
Lakshya forces mistakes from his German opponent whose frustration is beginning to show as his returns find the net.
Sen leads 8-4 in this second game.
- 8 May 2022 2:35 AM GMT
A good start to Game 2 from both players!
Lakshya keeps the lead at 5-3 in Game 2 now! The netplay is getting more intense now.
