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China Open 2024: Malvika Bansod exits in quarterfinals after losing to Akane Yamaguchi - Highlights
Catch all the highlights from the quarterfinal match between Malvika Bansod and Akane Yamaguchi at the China Open.
Malvika Bansod progressed to the final of the Hylo Open 2024 Super 300 Tournament. (File Photo)
The last Super1000 tournament of the year, the China Open, has reached its quarterfinal stage and is scheduled to take place in Changzhou, China on Friday.
Malvika Bansod, who is having a dream run in this tournament, was the lone Indian shuttler in the quarterfinal. She took on the two-time world champion, Akane Yamaguchi of Japan at 10:00 AM IST.
As it happened:
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- 20 Sep 2024 5:05 AM GMT
Malvika's dream run in the China Open ends in the quarterfinal stage
Malvika found it tough to break down the tactics of world no.4, Akane Yamaguchi, ending her journey in the quarterfinals of the China Open.
Final Score: Malvika Bansod (IND) 10-21, 16-21 Akane Yamaguchi (JPN)
- 20 Sep 2024 5:02 AM GMT
Malvika finds the net as Akane takes the game and the match
Game-2: Malvika Bansod (IND) 16-21 Akane Yamaguchi (JPN)
- 20 Sep 2024 5:01 AM GMT
A four-point streak for Malvika, but still trails big in the second game
Game-2: Malvika Bansod (IND) 15-19 Akane Yamaguchi (JPN)
- 20 Sep 2024 4:59 AM GMT
Akane is just three points away from the semi-finals
Game-2: Malvika Bansod (IND) 11-18 Akane Yamaguchi (JPN)
- 20 Sep 2024 4:57 AM GMT
An unforced error from Malvika while trying to play a deceptive net shot
Game-2: Malvika Bansod (IND) 9-15 Akane Yamaguchi (JPN)
- 20 Sep 2024 4:53 AM GMT
Akane bounces back with three points of her own to take a lead at the mid-game break
Game-2: Malvika Bansod (IND) 7-11 Akane Yamaguchi (JPN)
- 20 Sep 2024 4:51 AM GMT
Three points on trot for Malvka as Akane made a couple of unforced errors on net
Game-2: Malvika Bansod (IND) 7-8 Akane Yamaguchi (JPN)
- 20 Sep 2024 4:49 AM GMT
A close start to the second game but Akane tries to put pressure on the youngster
Game-2: Malvika Bansod (IND) 4-5 Akane Yamaguchi (JPN)
- 20 Sep 2024 4:44 AM GMT
A brilliant play from Akane makes it tough for Malvika as concedes the first game
Game-1: Malvika Bansod (IND) 10-21 Akane Yamaguchi (JPN)
