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

Game 1: Crosscourt smash by Sindhu

Sindhu leads the second game 10-4. She looks completely different in the second game. She is moving better and playing her shots better than the first game. 

Game 2: Sindhu wins 5 straight points

Sindhu wins a net battle to extend her lead to 9-4. 

Game 2: Smash by Sindhu

Brilliant crosscourt smash by Sindhu. She extends her lead to 8-4.

Game 2: Sindhu extends her lead

Sindhu wins a rally as Zhiyi hits the net. Sindhu leads 7-4.

Game 2: Relentless smashing by Sindhu

Sindhu relies on her trusted weapon  - smashing, and takes 6-4 lead in the second game.

Game 2: Zhiyi goes wide

Sindhu takes a 5-4 lead in the second game.

Game 2: Zhiyi draws level

Sindhu wins a point and Zhiyi wins the next as Sindhu's return ruffles the net. It is 4-4 now.

Game 2: Zhiyi draws level

It is 3-3 now. Sindhu's toss goes long.

Game 2: Sindhu takes the lead

A brilliant drop shot from Sindhu. The Indian shuttler takes a 3-1 lead in the second game.

Zhiyi makes it 3-2 after playing a toss and then charges at Sindhu's body. 

Sindhu loses the opening game

A big smash from Zhiyi. Sindhu fails to defend it. Zhiyi wins the first game 21-12.