Level again! Tharun makes it 14-14 in the second game!
It’s all square once more as Tharun Mannepalli levels the score at 14-14 in this gripping second game. The Indian has shown impressive resilience, refusing to let Justin Hoh run away with the lead.
Tharun fights back, trails narrowly at 12-13!
Tharun Mannepalli has clawed his way back into the contest, cutting down Justin Hoh’s lead to just one point at 12-13. After falling behind 7-10, the Indian shuttler tightened up his game with sharper net play and better control in the rallies.
Hoh turns the tide, leads 10-7 in second game!
Justin Hoh has found his rhythm and is starting to take control of the second game. The Malaysian shuttler now leads 10-7, capitalising on a few loose points from Tharun Mannepalli.
Tight battle as Tharun leads 5-4 in second game!
The second game is shaping up to be a neck-and-neck contest. Tharun Mannepalli holds a slender 5-4 lead over Justin Hoh, with both players engaging in longer, more tactical rallies.
Tharun starts the second game with a 2-1 lead!
Carrying the momentum from his hard-fought first game win, Tharun Mannepalli has made a steady start in the second game, leading 2-1 against Justin Hoh.
Tharun takes the opening game 21-19!
What a gritty finish! Tharun Mannepalli holds his nerve to close out the first game 21-19 against Malaysia’s Justin Hoh. After squandering a healthy lead and seeing the scores tied at 18-all, the Indian shuttler dug deep to take three of the last four points and seal the opener.
Tharun steadies just in time, reaches game point at 20-18!
Under immense pressure, Tharun Mannepalli shows great composure to halt Justin Hoh’s momentum and reclaim control. The Indian wins two crucial points in a row to move ahead 20-18, earning himself two game points.
All square at 18-18 as Hoh storms back!
Justin Hoh has completely erased Tharun Mannepalli’s lead, levelling the score at 18-18 in a dramatic turnaround. The Malaysian has upped the tempo and is dominating the rallies, while Tharun appears rattled under pressure.
Hoh closes the gap as Tharun’s lead narrows to 18-16!
The tide is starting to shift slightly as Malaysia’s Justin Hoh mounts a comeback. Tharun Mannepalli’s earlier 6-point cushion has been cut down to just two, with the score now at 18-16.
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