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Vladimir Ivanov/Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt vs Mathias Christiansen/Ashwini Ponnappa
Third Game
12-15 Ivanov misjudges the trajectory of Christiansen's shot and its the match for Christiansen/Ponnappa and Awadhe. Pune succumbs to a second defeat 3-4 to Awadhe Warriors.
11-13 Kjaersfeldt's shot drops into Awadhe's court and Ponnappa is unable to reach it.
10-12 Ponnappa was going for a shot, when her partner calls to let it go.
8-11 Christiansen draws a defensive shot from Ivanov and then leaps into the air to finish with a smash.
7-10 Ivanov misreads Christiansen's smash from the left corner of the court.
6-8 An unforced error by Christiansen gives the visiting side a lead at the short break.
6-6 A rally of 37 shots results in Awadhe winning through Christiansen's well-placed shot in the centre.
6-4 Kjaersfeldt executes a deceptive shot and the shuttle just sails over Ponnappa, with the Indian standing rooted in her place.
3-3 It has been an even contest in the third game so far. Christiansen changes the direction of his shot at the last second to level things.
1-1 Ponnappa manages to return Ivanov's smash, but Kjaersfeldt sends another smash and Ponnappa is unable to defend it.
Second Game
15-11 Ivanov makes it 1-1 in the match with a smash to the left.
14-10 Christiansen is furious at himself as his errors puts Pune on the brink of the second game.
13-9 Ivanov's shot is misread by Ponnappa as she hits over the line.
10-8 Kjaersfeldt comes out winner of a 20-shot rally. The Pune has come strongly in the second game.
8-8 Christiansen angles his smash very low for Ivanov to pick it up.
8-7 Pune takes the lead for the first time in the game before the short break.
6-6 Ivanov hits a powerful shot to earn a point after making Christiansen run backwards.
3-5 Kjaersfeldt wins the rally between her and Ponnappa. Pune is not very far away from drawing level.
1-3 Christiansen/ Ponnappa take an early lead with Ivanov's defence letting him down on each occasion.
First Game
15-8 Mathias Christiansen/Ashwini Ponnappa win the first game.
14-8 Ponnappa dives to her left but is unable to send the shuttle over the net.
12-7 Ivanov places his shot near the baseline, exploiting the space left by Christiansen at the back.
10-6 Despite conceding a lead, Kjaersfeldt manages to force an error from Christiansen to get a point.
8-5 Ivanov is unable to get under Christiansen's powerful smash across the court. Awadhe goes into the break with a slender lead.
4-2 Kjaersfeldt's is unable to clear the net with her smash and Awadhe takes a lead.
1-1 Ivanov's service fault gives away a point for Awadhe after Ponnappa hits over the line.
15-8 A ferocious forehand from Lakshya Sen goes unreturned and helps Pune 7 Aces level the tie 3-3.
14-8 An unforced error from Lakshya Sen.
12-7 Make that two in two! Lee hanging in her, but Lakshya Sen's forehands are too good!
11-7 A forehand winner from Lakshya Sen.
10-7 Lakshya Sen's forehand is long. The error came after 38 shots in the rally.
10-6 Lakshya Sen forces an error off Lee with a powerful forehand smash which Lee doesn't return.
9-6 Lakshya Sen gains a point with Lee's forehand error.
8-6 Lakshya Sen takes a two-point lead into the mid-game break in the second.
6-6 Lakshya Sen's backhand is wide. Lee's powerful smash gets the job done.
6-5 A delicate drop from Lakshya Sen and Lee cannot retrieving the dropping shuttle.
5-5 Lakshya Sen comes up with a forehand winner.
4-2 A brutal forehand from Lakshya Sen locates the open court and Lee doesn't have an answer.
3-2 A forehand winner from Lakshya Sen.
2-2 A backhand unforced error from Lakshya Sen catches the net.
2-1 An unforced error from Lakshya Sen.
2-0 A forehand winner from Lakshya Sen. Finds the open court to the left of Lee Dong Keun.
1-0 A nonchalant backhand winner from Lakshya Sen.
Second game.
15-11 Lakshya Sen takes the first game.
14-11 A forehand winner from Lee.
14-10 A backhand unforced error from Lakshya Sen.
13-9 A smash at the body of Lee from Lakshya Sen. The reaction time was 0.38 secs and there's no answer.
12-9 Lakshya Sen's forehand is long.
12-7 Lakshya Sen with a forehand unforced error. He goes for too much power on his smash and catches the net.
12-6 A forehand unforced error from Lee.
11-6 Great defence from Lee but in going for the winner, drags his forehand wide.
10-5 Lakshya Sen smashes the net with his forehand. Goes for too much power and doesn't get the shuttle over the net.
10-4 A forehand unforced error from Lakshya Sen. He dragged his forehand well wide.
10-3 A forehand winner from Lakshya Sen.
9-3 Imperious from Lakshya Sen! He moves Lee all over the court and then with a powerful forehand smash wins the point.
8-3 Identical to last point and Lakshya Sen takes a five-point lead into the mid-game break in the first.
7-3 A powerful forehand to the backhand of Lee, who cannot return.
6-3 A forehand unforced error from Lakshya Sen.
5-2 Identical to the last point but this time Lee makes an unforced error, sending his forehand wide.
4-2 Lakshya Sen's forehand is wide this time.
4-1 Lakshya Sen's forehand is long and Lee gets on board.
4-0 Lee with an unforced error.
3-0 Lakshya Sen with a forehand winner.
2-0 Lee once again finding himself deep in the court and Lakshya Sen wins an easy point with a drop.
1-0 Lakshya Sen with a delicate drop with Lee too deep in his court.
Next up is the men's singles between Lakshya Sen of Pune 7 Aces and Lee Dong Keun of Awadhe Warriors.
15-9 Marin wins Pune 7 Aces' Trump Match against Beiwen Zhang 15-13 15-9.
14-9 Marin with a forehand winner.
13-9 Zhang comes up with a powerful forehand and Marin can't return with her forehand. Zhang's forehand was 276 kmph!
13-8 Marin moves Zhang all over the court ad wins the point with a ferocious forehand.
12-8 A backhand winner from Marin.
11-7 Marin with a forehand unforced error.
11-6 A backhand unforced error from Marin, who catches the net.
11-5 Marin comes up with a forehand winner.
10-5 Another unforced error from Marin.
10-4 Zhang unleashes a powerful forehand and Marin can't return.
10-3 Marin's backhand goes long, well over the baseline.
8-1 Marin is dominating this game and match now! Zhang has no answers.
7-1 An unforced error from Zhang, who catches the net with her backhand.
5-1 Marin now running away with the match. Her backhand is too powerful for Zhang to return.
2-1 This time Marin makes the unforced error.
2-0 Marin wins back to back points off unforced errors from Zhang.
Second game.
15-13 An unforced error from Zhang hands Marin the first game.
14-13 Another forehand winner from Zhang. Marin expects the shuttle to go wide but it drops on the sideline.
14-12 Zhang with a forehand winner to stay alive.
14-11 Marin's forehand is too powerful for Zhang to return. She doesn't get enough power on her forehand to get the shuttle over the net.
13-11 Zhang drags her forehand wide.
12-11 Zhang is fighting. A 287 kmph smash catches Marin short, who is annoyed with herself.
11-10 Zhang with a forehand winner to catch Marin short.
11-9 Zhang makes an unforced error. Her forehand is long and wide.
10-9 A delicate drop from Marin and Zhang gets nowhere near.
9-9 A forehand winner from Zhang.
9-7 Zhang's misjudgment gifts Marin a cheap point.
8-7 A forehand winner from Marin to take a one-point lead into the mid-game break.
7-7 A forehand winner from Zhang.
7-6 Marin beats Zhang's defence with a ferocious forehand. She's getting into her groove!
6-6 This time a forehand unforced error from Marin. She goes for a down the line winner but drags her forehand wide.
6-5 Zhang's forehand smash is marginally wide of the sideline.
5-5 Marin forces an error off Zhang with a powerful forehand.
4-5 A backhand unforced error from Zhang. She can't return Marin's drop and catches the net in retrieving it.
3-5 A body smash from Zhang and Marin can't return.
3-4 This time a forehand error from Marin. Great defence from Zhang to keep retrieving the shuttle running back and forth!
3-3 A forehand winner from Marin.
2-3 A service error from Marin. Uncharacteristic!
2-2 An unforced error from Zhang in going for the winner.
1-2 Zhang finds the open court to the left of Marin with a forehand drop.
1-1 A forehand winner from Zhang.
1-0 Marin serves and gets off the mark forcing an error of Zhang.
Next up is the women's singles match between Pune 7 Aces' Carolina Marin and Beiwen Zhang of Awadhe Warriors. This is Pune 7 Aces' Trump Match.
14-15 Christiansen and Lee Yang seal the win and take Awadhe Warriors 3-0 up in the tie.
13-14 Ivanov can't get enough power on his backhand to get the shuttle over the net.
13-13 This time an unforced error from Lee Yang, whose backhand catches the net.
12-13 A backhand unforced error from Christiansen.
11-13 Ivanov with an unforced error and the 31-shot rally ends in Awadhe Warriors winning a point.
11-12 A forehand winner from Ivanov. Four points in a row for Pune 7 Aces.
10-12 A body smash from Ivanov to spark a turnaround for Pune 7 Aces.
7-12 Christiansen's forehand catches the net.
5-11 A Ivanov forehand smashes into the net.
5-10 Mathias Boe's forehand is well wide, an unforced error.
5-9 An easy forehand winner for Lee Yang after Ivanov's meek return.
4-8 Christiansen's smash is at the body of Ivanov and Awadhe Warriors takes a four-point lead into the mid-game break in the second.
4-7 An unforced error from Mathias Boe.
3-6 A forehand winner from Lee Yang.
2-5 Christiansen's forehand winner gives Awadhe Warriors a three-point lead.
2-2 Christiansen's forehand smash catches the net.
1-2 Beautiful placement from Lee Yang, whose drop shot is too good for Ivanov.
1-0 A forehand winner from Mathias Boe.
Second game.
15-12 A forehand unforced error from Mathias Boe hands the game to Awadhe Warriors.
14-12 A forehand is long.
14-11 Fortuitous! Christiansen's forehand drops off the top of the net and the Pune pair is left helpless.
13-11 An unforced error from Mathias Boe.
12-11 Lee Yang forces an error off Mathias Boe.
11-11 A service fault from Mathias Boe.
10-11 Mathias Boe's backhand catches the outside edge of the line! Not such great anticipation from the Awadhe Warriors' pair.
10-10 A down the line winner from Christiansen.
9-10 Lee Yang goes for a forehand smash but can't get it over the net.
8-9 Christiansen goes for a delicate drop but catches the net with his forehand.
7-8 Lee Yang wins a point in a slightly fortuitous manner. The shuttle drops off the top of the net and Ivanov can't get his racquet to it.
6-8 Mathias Boe forces an error with a forehand smash.
6-7 Lee Yang finishes off the point that was set up by Christiansen.
4-6 Lee Yang's backhand drops just inside, deceiving the Pune 7 Aces pair.
3-6 Christiansen with a forehand winner.
2-6 Ivanov smashes at the body of Christiansen, who can't return.
2-5 Vladimir Ivanov is rising high and delivery unreturnable smashes down the line, from deep in his court. The last was 375 kmph!
2-4 A smashing forehand from Mathias Christiansen goes unreturned. It was at a breakneck speed of 354 kmph.
1-4 Vladimir Ivanov forces an error off Lee Yang, who drags his forehand wide.
1-3 A down the line winner from Mathias Boe.
1-2 An unforced error from Lee Yang, who catches the net.
1-1 A smash from Mathias Christiansen is unreturned.
Awadhe Warriors' Lee Yang to serve.
Next up is the men's doubles match between Mathias Boe/Vladimir Ivanov (Pune 7 Aces) and Mathias Christiansen/Lee (Awadhe Warriors).
15-7 A Leverdez backhand unforced error hands Son the match. It's a Trump and Awadhe Warriors goes 2-0 up in the tie against Pune 7 Aces.
14-7 Son comes up with a backhand winner.
13-7 Leverdez's backhand is wide.
11-6 Leverdez drags his forehand wide.
10-6 Leverdez losing points with his forehand. He smashes the net this time.
9-6 Leverdez in double mind then and he catches the net with his forehand. His forehand unforced errors mounting.
8-6 Son goes into the mid-game break with a two-point lead. This time, he comes up with a forehand winner.
7-6 A Son forehand smash is marginally wide.
7-5 A backhand unforced error from Son. He goes for a winner but the direction goes wrong.
7-4 Son extends his lead.
6-4 Leverdez's attempted drop is wide. Another unforced error from the Frenchman.
5-4 This time an unforced error from Son, whose forehand catches the net.
5-3 This time Leverdez's forehand is well wide. He went for the down the line winner, but dragged it wide.
4-3 A forehand unforced error from Leverdez catches the net.
3-3 A successful review from Son to draw level after Leverdez felt the shuttle had gone long off a Son forehand.
2-3 Intelligent from Leverdez, whose drop is too low for Son to retrieve and get it over the net.
2-2 Leverdez goes for a cross court forehand, but catches the net.
1-2 Son shows good anticipation to watch a Leverdez forehand go long, over the baseline.
0-2 Similar! Another Son forehand, and it catches the net again!
0-1 Son smashes the net with his forehand.
Second game.
14-15 Son manages to win the game on the back of three unforced errors from Leverdez.
14-14 Another unforced error from Leverdez. His forehand goes long over the baseline.
14-13 This time an unforced error from Leverdez, who still has a game point.
14-12 Unforced error from Son, who catches the net.
13-12 Leverdez with a fortunate winner with the shuttle dropping in Son's court off the top of the net.
12-12 Son goes for a backhand winner but catches the shuttle even before it crossed the net.
11-12 A smash from Son at the body of Leverdez to retake the lead.
11-11 A powerful smash from Leverdez goes unreturned.
10-11 Stunning backhand (this time) from Leverdez to catch Son short on his backhand having forced him deep on his court.
9-11 A thumping forehand from Leverdez to find the open court to the right of Son.
8-11 Fortuitous! Leverdez's forehand drops in Son's court off the top of the net.
7-11 Leverdez's overhead smash is marginally wide.
7-9 A 329 kmph forehand from Son to resume the game.
7-8 Son goes into the mid-game break with a one-point lead, courtesy a forehand winner.
7-7 Leverdez's cross court forehand is marginally wide.
7-6 Son's forehand is long and Leverdez watches the shuttle drop over the baseline.
6-6 Great deception from Leverdez to catch Son short on his backhand!
5-6 Leverdez's forehand smashes the net.
4-5 Leverdez catches the net with his backhand.
4-4 An unforced error from Son levels the score in this Trump Match.
3-4 Son's forehand is long. Leverdez shows good anticipation to not play it.
2-4 A powerful smash from Leverdez to Son Wan Ho's backhand, who doesn't return.
1-4 Early domination from Son Wan Ho, who smashes another forehand winner.
1-3 Unforced error from Leverdez, smashes the net with his forehand.
1-2 This time, Son Wan Ho's forehand is long.
0-2 Leverdez expects the shuttle to go long but it drops flush on the baseline.
0-1 Son Wan Ho wins a 26-shot rally with a forehand winner having dominated much of the point.
Brice Leverdez to serve.
First up will be the men's singles match between Brice Leverdez of Pune 7 Aces and Son Wan Ho of Awadhe Warriors.
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