Tokyo Olympics: Badminton LIVE Day 8 — PV Sindhu's loses super semifinal against Tai Tzu-ying — Updates, scores, results, blog
Sindhu comes out more aggressive!
Sindhu equals game 2 at 1-1 with a powerful smash. Grab your popcorn as we are truly in for a spectacular showing.
Tai Tzu Ying wins game 1!
Tai Tzu Ying wins game 1, 21-18 after both stars trade blows with amazing shots. The queen of deception managed to keep her composure to win a crucial game 1. Sindhu can pick up from the good things she did in game 1 to come back in game 2 even stronger.
Tai Tzu-Ying levels again!
Tai Tzu Ying levels the game at 17each after a mind numbing rally.
Good pace from Sindhu!
Sindhu sets the tempo and reaches to hit a perfect cross court shot to lead 15-14.
Sindhu takes the lead!
Sindhu takes the lead in this neck and neck game with a close 14-13 lead.
We are level!
Tai Tzu Ying shows us why she is number one after a flurry of calculated shots to tie the game.
The rallies seem shorter with elevated level of play!
Both stars seem to be picking their spots perfectly, with rallies seeming shorter. Sindhu seems to have learnt from her previous defeats as she looks to finish things early rather than go for long rallies, which is the Taiwanese's speciality.
Tai Tzu Ying making a comeback!
Tai Tzu Ying takes advantage of errors as she cuts the lead to 8-6.
Things seeming to look easy for the champ!
Sindhu off to a blistering start as she leads 7-4 with a couple of smart plays which left the world number one reaching.
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