Just wide!
Malvika does all the hard work in a long rally, has the opportunity to snatch back a point but hits it just wide. 12-5 for Chochuwong.
11-5
From 5-5 to 11-5, Chochuwong effortlessly goes into the mid-game break with a six-point lead. Pressure on Malvika to turn this around.
Chochuwong edges ahead
Four consecutive points for the Thai star as she leads 9-5.
Malvika squares things up
Chochuwong seems to have taken her foot off the pedal and Malvika cashes in. She equalises at 5-5, and this is more than a good start for the Indian.
Malvika putting up a fight
Despite the trashing in the first game, Malvika continues to put up a decent fight in the match. She trails 3-5.
Will the change of sides bring change of fortunes?
We are done only with the opening game, but the writing seems to be pretty much on the wall for Malvika Bansod. Can she script a comeback? Looks highly unlikely, to be honest.
Chochuwong closes the first game 21-11
Malvika Bansod did put up a fight but it was never going to be enough as the experienced Chochuwong wins the first game 21-11.
10 Game points for Chochuwong
A wonderful smash towards the corner and Chochuwong has 10 game points.
Beautiful angles!
Chochuwong is creating some wonderful angles on the court. Almost every time she has attacked, she has played a winner.
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