Thailand Open Badminton Semifinals LIVE – Sindhu vs YuFei LIVE Streaming – PV Sindhu’s campaign at the Thailand Open ended in heartbreak as the Indian badminton ace fell short in the semifinals against Olympic champion Chen YuFei. The World No. 4 was in imperious form as Sindhu had no respite, eventually losing in straight games, 21-17, 21-16. Follow Thailand Open live updates on Insidesport.in
Thailand Open Semifinals LIVE: Heartbreak for Sindhu! Indian ace falls to defeat against Olympic Champion Chen YuFei, loses 21-17, 21-16
PV Sindhu and India’s campaign at the Thailand Open came to a close on Saturday as the Indian badminton ace fell short in the semifinals in Bangkok. Facing Olympic champion and World No. 4 Chen YuFei, Sindhu conceded defeat in a hard fought game. YuFei will now the face of second semifinal between Tai Tzu Ying and Ratchanok Intanon.
The Olympic champion was at her very best as she kept Sindhu at bay in the first game racing to an early lead. Sindhu, who has two titles to her name this year, did rally late but the damage was already done as YuFei sealed the game 21-17.
Sindhu, fighting for survival took advantage in game 2 taking an early lead. The Indian ace lead heading into the break but YuFei turned things around as Sindhu lost her grip on the game, conceding game 2 21-16.
The result will particularly hurt Sindhu, who had knocked out World No. 1 Akane Yamaguchi in the quarter finals. Currently ranked 7th, Sindhu also had a chance to improve on her world ranking and add another title to her bag, and will hope to bounce back at the Indonesia Masters next month.
Game 2
- Sindhu falls behind, YunFei 3 points away from final spot
- YunFei makes stunning comeback, leads 15-12, Sindhu sinks closer to an exit.
- The Olympic champion reduces the deficit, but Sindhu still leads 11-9
- Sindhu extends her lead over YunFei, goes 9-5 ahead.
- The Indian ace maintains her lead as Yun Fei presses. Sindhu 5-3 ahead.
- Sindhu starts off with a bang, leads 2-0 in do Or die game.
Game 1
- The Olympic champion takes Game 1, 21-17.
- YuFei takes game point, 20-15.
- The Indian ace launches a late comeback, reduces deficit to 2 points. YuFei leads 17-15
- The Olympic champion continues to keep Sindhu at bay, leads 16-12.
- Sindhu struggles to mount a comeback, Yun Fei leads 14-9.
- Yu Fei leads Game 1, ahead 11-7 at the break.
- Yu Fei catches a break and takes lead, goes 7-4 ahead.
- Neck to neck battle ensues, Sindhu and Yun Fei tied at 3-3
- PV Sindhu kicks off proceedings, and win the first point.
Thailand Open Semifinals LIVE: Heartbreak for Sindhu! Indian ace falls to defeat against Olympic Champion Chen YuFei, loses 21-17, 21-16
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