Arctic Open 2023: PV Sindhu goes down to Wang Zhiyi in semis - Highlights
Game 1: Zhiyi extends the lead
Sindhu's shot goes long and Zhiyi extends her lead to 9-6.
Game 1: Sindhu trails 6-8
Sindhu's challenge is unsuccessful. Zhiyi's shot lands in and she takes a 7-6 lead.
Zhiyi extends to 8-6.
Game 1: Zhiyi draws level
Zhiyi stays on the rally and wins a point, drawing Sindhu closer to the net. Sindhu's flick does not cross the net. It is 6-6.
Game 1: Sindhu hits the net
Zhiyi troubles Sindhu with her quick movement. The Chinese player smashes and Sindhu's return ruffles the net. Zhiyi trails 5-6.
Game 1: Zhiyi trails
Zhiyi's crosscourt smash lands in. One point difference between Zhiyi and Sindhu now.
Sindhu extends her lead to 6-4 now, playing an angled shot. Zhiyi's return goes into the net.
Game 1: Zhiyi wins a rally
Zhiyi moves swiftly on the court. Sindhu's return goes wide. Zhiyi trails 3-5.
Game 1: Sindhu smashes
Sindhu smashes from the backcourt. Zhiyi has no chance. Sindhu extends the lead to 5-2.
Game 1: Sindhu wins 3 points in a row
Zhiyi runs into the net and Sindhu wins two points in a row to take a 4-2 lead.
Zhyi goes wide for Sindhu's third straight point.
Game 1: Zhiyi's crosscourt drop shot
It is 1-1 in the first game as Zhiyi's drop shot lands in Sindhu's court.
It is 2-2 now as Zhiyi goes long.
Game 1: Sindhu vs Zhiyi
PV Sindhu is off to the mark as Zhiyi goes long.
Sindhu is coming to play in the semifinal after winning a 91-minute thriller in the semifinal. Zhiyi won her quarterfinal clash in straight games.
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