When Is Lakshya Sen's Match?
The Indian's Group L match is scheduled to start at 5:30pm IST.
Players Out On Court, Sen Wins Toss
The customary pre-match knocking is underway after Lakshya Sen won the toss and selected to play his first game from the left half of the court. Minutes away from the start.
Match Begins
Lakshya wins the first point, courtesy an unforced error from Carraggi.
Game 1: Sen 2-2 Carraggi
The Belgian with some clever drops and smashes keeps Sen guessing. Early signs seem to suggest this might not be a cakewalk for the Indian.
Game 1: Sen 4-4 Carraggi
A netcord error from Sen helps Carraggi draw level again. This is already a riveting contest.
Game 1: Sen 7-8 Carraggi
A superb cross-court smash helps the Indian claw his way back after a stellar run of points from the 24-year-old Belgian. Neck and neck so far in the first game.
Game 1: Sen 8-11 Carraggi
Sen trails by three points at the mid-game interval. Carraggi taking the fight to the higher-ranked Indian.
Game 1: Sen 12-14 Carraggi
Lakshya still trails as the Belgian is displaying his artistry with some skillful tosses and deception in direction. This one looks like going down to the wire.
Game 1: Sen 18-18 Carraggi
The Indian draws level with a clinical kill into the Carraggi backhand. Crunch moments in the first game.
Game 1: Sen 21-19 Carraggi
Lakshya wins the first game! He ups the ante when it matters, taking the crucial last two points to surge to a 1-0 lead against the spirited Belgian.
Game 2 Begins
Lakshya wins the net tussle in the first point of the second game, but Carraggi draws level. The cat-and-mouse stuff continues.
Game 2: Sen 7-2 Carraggi
A string of points for the Indian help him open up a five-point lead over Carraggi. Looks much more in control now.
Game 2: Sen 11-4 Carraggi
A couple of strong defensive retrieves help Sen go into the interval with a handsome seven-point lead. He is 10 points away now from a crucial win in Group L.
Game 2: Sen 15-10 Carraggi
A bit of a fightback from the Belgian, but Lakshya unfurls a sizzling crosscourt winner to retain a five-point lead and reach the doorstep of a straight-games win.
Game 2: Sen 18-11 Carraggi
Carraggi isn't going down without giving it his all. Against the odds and scoreline, the 24-year-old fights on with play befitting a world-class shuttler.
Game 2: Sen 21-14 Carraggi
The man from Almora engineers eight match points, and converts the third one to win the clash 21-19, 21-14.
What Next For Lakshya
The win is effectively Sen's first, as the match against Kevin Cordon was deleted with the Guatemalan withdrawing from the Games. The Indian will next face familiar foe and the highly fancied Jonatan Christie of Indonesia. A win is imperative for advancement to the round of 16.
That's A Wrap
Our coverage of Sen's match ends here. Live updates continue from other Olympic events, meanwhile.
