Badminton Live Score — All England Open 2021 LIVE Updates: PV Sindhu reaches All England semi-finals, beats Akane Yamaguchi in three games

Sindhu 16-21, 7-4 Yamaguchi

A little more attacking intent from Sindhu and she has a slender lead, can she keep up the momentum?

Sindhu 16-21, 2-2 Yamaguchi

Both shuttlers have started the second game on a cautious note, Sindhu has already lost a challenge.

Yamaguchi takes first game 21-16

And Yamaguchi takes the first game after a terrific rally. It's not like Sindhu is playing poorly or anything. On the contrary, Yamaguchi has been magnificent on court.

Yamaguchi takes first game 21-16

And Yamaguchi takes the first game after a terrific rally. It's not like Sindhu is playing poorly or anything. On the contrary, Yamaguchi has been magnificent on court.

Sindhu 15-18 Yamaguchi

WHAT A SHOT BY SINDHU!

This update wasn't about to come but take nothing away from Sindhu's impeccable forehand-no-look-slice! Yamaguchi looked stunned! That's deception at it's best.

Sindhu 14-18 Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi is still enjoying her lead as the first game approaches its end. She really has been at the top of her game and looks the likelier of the two to take a 1-0 advantage in the quarter-final.

Sindhu 10-15 Yamaguchi

Today, however, Yamaguchi has been relentless so far. Sindhu is only able to take points through spectacular shots, while the Japanese dictates the game.

Sindhu 9-12

The deficit has been reduced to three and if Sindhu can keep at it then there is every possibility that she will make a comeback. Yamaguchi tends to shut off in bits during matches and loses points. 

Sindhu 6-11 Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi goes into the breather with a five-point advantage. Sindhu started well but the Japanese has pulled off some stunning shots and dominated. The Indian has her task cut out here.

Sindhu 5-9 Yamaguchi

A couple of Sindhu's lobs have just drifted too far which sees her trailing at the moment. Yamaguchi has a four-point lead now.