Sindhu beat Yi Wang: Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu began the All England Championships campaign with an easy straight-game win on Wednesday. Sixth seed Sindhu beat Zhi Yi Wang of China 21-18, 21-13 in her first-round match that lasted 42 minutes. Follow Sindhu vs Yi Wang LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
The world number 7 Sindhu will meet the winner of the first round match between Sayaka Takahashi of Japan and Supanida Katethong of Thailand in the second round.
She will be vying to win her first silverware at the BWF event after clinching the Syed Modi International title to end her trophy drought. She will look to forget her loss at German Open quickly and start afresh to win the maiden title at the top-flight badminton event.
Sindhu beat Yi Wang: Sindhu makes comfortable start, wins All England Badminton opener 21-18, 21-3 vs Zhi Yi Wang
Game 2
- Sindhu seals the game in style, wins 21-18, 21-13.
- Sindhu seems unstoppable, extends her lead to seven, goes 18-11 ahead.
- The Indian ace rallies on goes 11-6 ahead against Zhi Yi Wang
- Sindhu starts off well again, takes a 6-0 lead.
Game 1
- Sindhu continues her dominance, takes Game 1 21-18.
- Sindhu continues to lead despite Zhi Yi Wang’s comeback. Sindhu leads 11-8.
- PV Sindhu begins in fine style, takes an early 6-0 lead to begin proceedings.
How to watch All England Sindhu vs Yi Wang LIVE Streaming?
The All England Open is streamed LIVE on VOOT for fans who wish to watch this tournament live.
What is the Prize Money of the All England Open?
The Prize money of the All England Open is USD 1,000,000.
Where will All England Sindhu vs Yi Wang taking place?
All England Sindhu vs Yi Wang is taking place in England from 16th March.
What Time will All England Sindhu vs Yi Wang Start?
All England Sindhu vs Yi Wang match likely to start at 10:30 PM IST.
- Sindhu starts as favourites despite early exit at German Open against China’s Zhang Yiman. Two-time Olympic Medalist lost in her second round against Yiman 21-14, 15-21, 21-14, in a match that lasted for 55 minutes.
- She is the only seeded Indian in the tournament and will look to produce a super show.
- Yi Wang had a dismal performance in her last two events. She crashed in the second round at World Championships while German Open turned out to be forgetful after round 1 exit.
- World No.7 Sindhu is placed in the same quarter as Saina Nehwal and second-ranked Akane Yamaguchi.
- She had last reached the semi-finals of the tournament before losing to Pornpawee Chochuwong. The latter kickstarts her journey against Saina Nehwal.
All England Championship is the only trophy missing from Sindhu’s illustrious cabinet. The 26-year-old from Hyderabad has won two silver and two bronze medals before securing the gold medal at the 2019 World Championships in Basel. She has also won a silver (2018) and bronze (2014) medal at the Commonwealth Games in women’s singles besides the team gold three years ago.
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