China Open 2024: Malvika Bansod exits in quarterfinals after losing to Akane Yamaguchi - Highlights
A precise body smash from Akane to further increase her lead
Game-1: Malvika Bansod (IND) 6-15 Akane Yamaguchi (JPN)
A big lead at the mid-game interval for Akane Yamaguchi as Malvika makes few errors
Game-1: Malvika Bansod (IND) 4-11 Akane Yamaguchi (JPN)
Akane takes a big lead from the start as with her great placements
Game-1: Malvika Bansod (IND) 3-6 Akane Yamaguchi (JPN)
Akane wins the first point of the match with a deceptive drop shot on the net
Game-1: Malvika Bansod (IND) 0-1 Akane Yamaguchi (JPN)
This is the third meeting between the two players with Akane leading 2-0 to Malvika
In the head-to-head record, Malvika is trailing 0-2 to Akane Yamaguchi. She has also never won a game against her, losing both in straight games.
However, in their last meeting in Badminton Asia Championships 2023, the youngster pushed Akane to a deuce in the first game and also fought hard in the second game, losing narrowly, 19-21.
Malvika Bansod will take on two time world champion, Akane Yamaguchi of Japan
Malvika is having a great outing in her first Super 1000 event of the year, reaching the quarterfinals with two consecutive wins over higher-ranked players.
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