Asian Games Badminton: Satwik-Chirag, Prannoy enter semis; Sindhu exits - Highlights
Game 2: Sindhu trails at the interval
Sindhu's angled return finds the net, and Bingjiao retains her lead at 11-8 at the interval.
Game 2: Bingjiao regains the lead
Sindhu goes wide to concede the lead to Bingjiao. The Chinese player leads 9-8. She extends it to 10-8 now.
Game 2: Sindhu draws level
It is 8-8 now. Sindhu gets the better of Bingjiao in a rally. Bingjiao goes wide to concede a point to Sindhu.
Game 2: Bingjiao leads, Sindhu fights
Bingjiao converts her defence into offence, by winning a point. Sindhu goes for the smash and Bingjiao just defends it by placing the shuttle over the net. Sindhu is way behind to return it. 8-5 lead for Bingjiao.
A point for Sindhu now as she wins it with a successful review. It is 6-8 and now it is 7-8. Sindhu finishes it off with a smash.
Game 2: Bingjiao extend her lead
A deceptive placement, and Sindhu assesses it wrong. Bingjiao wins a point to extend her lead to 7-3.
But Sindhu wins the next one with an angled smash. It is 4-7 for Sindhu now.
Game 2: Another point for Sindhu
Bingjiao hits the net, attempting an angled return in the deep court. Sindhu trails 3-6.
Game 2: Sindhu goes wide
Sindhu sends the shuttle wide, attempting an angled return. Bingjiao extends her lead to 6-2.
Game 2: A point for Sindhu
Bingjiao's toss goes long and Sindhu wins a point to trail 2-5.
Game 2: Deceptive shot from Bingjiao
An angled shot from Bingjiao. It lands deep. Sindhu fails to return it. Bingjiao takes a 5-1 lead now. Sindhu's struggling with her court coverage.
Game 2: Bingjiao takes 3-1 lead
Bingjiao draws level at 1-1. She gains a 2-1 lead over Sindhu now. The Chinese player again engages Sindhu in a rally and wins a point by placing the shuttle in the back corner.
Bingjiao extends her lead to 3-1.
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