Srikanth Kidambi vs Viktor Axelsen, Live Badminton Score and Updates, Japan Open Super Series 2017 Quarter Final

Axelsen def. Srikanth 21-17 21-17.

Updated: 22 September 2017 13:47 IST - Published: 22 September 2017 12:54 IST

Axelsen beats Srikanth 21-17, 21-17. Tough luck for Srikanth, who gave his all but Axelsen was just too good on the day.

That's all from us here. Goodbye!

17-21.

The match is done and dusted.

17-20.

Three match point opportunities for Axelsen.

17-19.

Advantage, Axelsen.

16-18.

A lucky point for Srikanth. Immediately acknowledges and high-fives with Axelsen.

14-17.

Fabulous rally. How does Axelsen manage to get those shots in? How?

14-16.

Axelsen has used that acute angle cross-court smash of his to good effect today.

13-15.

That's a powerful smash from Srikanth. He is pumped up!

Axelsen has a minor problem here. Probably, got something inside his eye. He has now indicated that he is okay to continue.

12-13, now.

11-12.

Good play from Srikanth to take the point.

10-11.

Fantastic from the World Champion, just incredible play! Axelsen in the lead.

10-10.

Neither willing to give an inch of space to the opposition.

9-9.

Axels gets three back-to-back points to get back level.

8-6.

Srikanth is giving his all in this game.

6-4.

Good challenge by Srikanth. Was just in.

5-3.

Srikanth is in his groove at the moment.

3-2.

Srikanth has the lead again.

1-2.

A 20-shot rally comes to an end with Srikanth taking the point. Brilliant!

The second game is now underway.

17-21.

Dusted. Axelsen with the first game. Can Srikanth fight back in the second? Or will the Indian challenge end here? Stay tuned to find out.

17-20.

Well thought out and well executed, Axelsen showing why he is the world champion!

17-18.

Srikanth let it fall and it was called out but Axelsen challenged immediately. And it's in!

17-16.

That's the fourth cross-court winner from Srikanth already.

16-16.

Oh, that's lovely from Axelson. Defense to attack, smooth transition.