Arctic Open 2023: PV Sindhu goes down to Wang Zhiyi in semis - Highlights

Game 3: Sindhu trails 8-4

Zhiyi is playing better and Sindhu looks slow again. Zhiyi leads 8-4. 

Game 3: Smash by Zhiyi

Sindhu has not chance. Zhiyi hits the crosscourt smash from the backcourt to take 7-4 lead.

Game 3: Sindhu finds the net again

Zhiyi extends her lead to 6-4 after a long rally.

Game 3: Zhiyi takes the lead

Sindhu loses the net battle as her shot does not trickle over the net. Zhiyi leads 5-4.

Game 3: Relentless smashing by Zhiyi

Zhiyi draws level at 4-4. Her relentless smashing helps her win a point against Sindhu.

Game 3: Sindhu regains her lead

Zhiyi's smash finds the net and Sindhu takes 4-3 lead in the deciding game.

Game 3: Zhiyi draws level

Sindhu's defensive shot goes wide. Zhiyi wins a point to trail 2-3.

Zhiyi draws level at 3-3 for showing better judgement. 

Game 3: Sindhu extends her lead

A brilliant rally between Sindhu and Zhiyi. Sindhu wins it with a deft placement. Sindhu leads 3-1.

Game 3: Deceptive shot by Zhiyi

Sindhu fails to assess it. Zhiyi wins a point to trail 1-2. 

Game 3: Zhiyi finds the net

Sindhu wins a long rally to lead 2-0 in the third game.