Badminton World Tour Finals 2021, Day 2 LIVE - PV Sindhu reaches semifinals - Scores, Updates, Results, Blog
Unforced errors from Sikki now as the Stoeva sisters come right up!
The lead is almost on the verge of vanishing as Sikki Reddy's return falls wide. Only a point's gap separating them as Ashwini-Sikki lead 9-8!
Body smashes come back from the Stoeva sisters now!
Not pleased with this early attack from the Indian duo, the Stoeva sisters attack right back - firing in body smashes to Sikki Reddy!
The Indian duo still have the lead at 7-5 but the Stoeva sisters are covering up fast!
Ashwini-Sikki get an early edge here as the smashes come in neat!
Slick shots from the racquets of Ashwini-Sikki as they force errors off the Stoeva duo early in this match to take a whopping 6-2 lead!
Quick exchange of services to begin this match!
Short and quick rallies as both pairs are just about settling in now - the pace is yet to swing faster here. The score lies at 1 ALL in the opening game.
Let's gooo!
Players are on court - Ashwini and Sikki gear up to win!
And with that we are ready to begin with the first match of the day. Can Ashwini-Sikki overturn results in their favour today - they have never won against the Stoeva sisters in their previous 2 meetings. We'll find out super soon!
We have 2 back to back matches lined up!
It's going to be an action-filled next couple of hours as Indian badminton fans have their schedules blocked for two back to back morning matches on the trot. After some women's doubles action featuring Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy, former World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth is expected to keep his winning streak going along with his good form as he locks horns with Thai youngster Kunlavut Vitidsarn!
In first order of the day's business - it will be Women's Doubles action featuring Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy!
It wasn't the dream start that Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy had imagined yesterday to their campaign at the season-ending Badminton World Tours. Up against the Stoeva sisters, Ponnappa-Sikki Reddy will hope for better results today in their 2nd group stage match!
A very good morning as we welcome you to Day 2 of the Badminton World Tour Finals!
Starting off nice and early, make sure you have your morning cuppa right by your side as things are about to notch up in style and excitement with a packed day of badminton action looming ahead!
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