Srikanth Kidambi vs Tian Houwei, Live Badminton score and updates, Japan Open Super Series 2017 Round 1

Srikanth wins 21-15 12-21 21-11

Updated: 20 September 2017 07:54 IST - Published: 20 September 2017 07:04 IST

Srikanth moves into the second round where he will face either Hu Yun or Anthony Ginting tomorrow.

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A 21-15 12-21 21-11 win for the Indian, which is just his second in eight attempts over Houwei.

And he converts on the third opportunity! Srikanth is through to the next round.

11 MATCH POINTS FOR SRIKANTH.

19-9!

18-9! Srikanth three points away from the second round.

17-8 now! Surely the matter is sealed now?

15-7! Six more points to go for the Indian.

13-7 now. Srikanth slowly but surely inching his way to match point.

We've reached the interval in the decider and Srikanth leads 11-6. Can he hold on?

8-5 as Srikanth maintains his lead.

The Chinese fights back to make it 6-4, but Srikanth adds another to his tally. 7-4!

6-1! Srikanth has opened up a quick gap early in the decider.

What a start for Srikanth! 4-0 lead in the third and final game so far.

In the rubber, Srikanth draws first blood. 2-0 lead!

Who will come out on top in the decider? Let's find out.

In the second game, it's Houwei's turn to garner eight game points. And he converts gleefully!

We're all square at one a piece! 21-15 12-21!

The Chinese shuttler is now three points away from the second game. 12-18!

It's 12-15 to Houwei now as we enter the business end of the game.

11-14 as Houwei continues to maintain his advantage.

After the interval, the Indian fights back to reduce the gap to 10-11.

At the break, it's Houwei who leads 8-11.

7-10 in favour of the Chinese shuttler now.

7-8 to Houwei now as he continues to serve.

All square once again! Srikanth responds with three points of his own as the score is now 6-6.

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