Kidambi Srikanth Vs Su Li Yang Highlights, Thailand Open: Veteran Shuttler Exits Tournament After Three-Game Defeat

Kidambi Srikanth got the better of Loh Kean Yew, by registering a 21-14, 21-15 victory in the 1st round. The 33-year-old had defeated Loh only once before in their 4 meetings (CWG 2018), had subsequently lost to him at the World C'ship - 21-15, 22-20. He had again lost in straight sets a year later, before another at the Asian Championship Round of 32.

Match underway between Srikanth and Yang at the Nimibutr Stadium. The Indian is vying to earn his spot in the Quarter-finals.

Kidambi leads 11-10 in this closely fought contest between the two. The Indian shuttler has been on point with his array of shots but his opponent is equal to it. This should be a cracker of a contest between the two opponents.

What a comeback from the Taiwanese shuttler! Just as he was struggling in the initial exchanges, he makes a remarkable comeback to take the 1st game - 21-16. Kidambi had no answer to Yang's shots as the Indian shuttler kept making mistakes.

What a comeback from Kidambi in the second game. The 33-year-old fires in a smash to take his score to 7-2 and most probably put him in pole position to clinch this game as well. Still long way to go but a good start from Kidambi nonetheless.

Srikanth Kidambi has shown grit, determination and courage in this game and that's what has shone through in this game. These factors are the reason he has won the 2nd game - 21-11. Exceptional fightback, given how he played in the first one. Level all now!

Third game has begun and it has been a great start. Both players not giving a single inch away. 3-4 it is in favour of the Taiwanese player but this could swing in anyone's way.

It's a tight contest. Yang leads 14-12 but Kidambi isn't giving up without a fight. He is forcing Yang to hit long or near the net.

That's the end of the journey for Kidambi Srikanth in the Thailand Open. Yang was too hot to handle for the 33-year-old who concedes defeat, to lose 16-21, 21-11, 21-18.