Australian Open 2023 HIGHLIGHTS: Priyanshu, Prannoy reach semis; Sindhu and Srikanth knocked out - blog

Game 2: Zhang starts with a lead

The second game, too, Zhang starts on top of Sindhu. It is 1-0 in the American shuttler's favour.

Beiwen Zhang wins the opening game

Beiwen Zhang wins the opener 21-12.

PV Sindhu is no match for nibble-footed Zhang. While Zhang, the fourth seed, fast and agile, Sindhu struggles to ramp up her defence and attack. 

Game 1: Sindhu earns two points, Zhang on game point

Zhang is on the cusp game point. Sindhu wins two points, but Zhang now needs a point to grab a lead in the match.

Game 1: Zhang takes seven points lead

It is 17-10 in Zhang's favour in the opening game. Sindhu is unable to counter Zhang's tactics of playing from the mid-court. 

Game: Zhang leads 15-10

Three points for Sindhu, but Zhang maintains a five-point lead over her counterpart. 

Game: Points for Sindhu

A couple of points for Sindhu. But she remains behind. Sindhu needs to fine-tune her defence and attack if she wants to make a comeback in the game.

Game 1: Sindhu trails Zhang by 7 points

Zhang races away to 14-7 lead in the opening game. Sindhu is falling behind in the match. 

Game 1: Sindhu wins a point, Zhang has the lead

Sindhu breaks Zhang's point streak. But the American shuttler continues to increase her lead. She now has six points lead over the Indian. 

Indians in action in quarters

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Game 1: Zhang retains lead at interval

Zhang marches to lead at the first game interval. She has a massive 11-5 lead now.