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Indonesia Masters 2022, Day 3 LIVE: PV Sindhu eyes quarterfinal berth — Scores, Updates, Blog
With Lakshya Sen already into the quarters, it will be up to PV Sindhu and Ashwini-Sumeeth to keep India's medal chances alive at the Indonesia Masters 2022. Follow LIVE!
PV Sindhu (Source: AFP)
Welcome to the live blog of The Bridge from Day 3 of BWF Super 300 Indonesia Masters 2022!
With Lakshya Sen having already sealed his quarterfinal spot after defeating Denmark's Rasmus Gemke in the men's singles Round of 16 clash, it will be up to PV Sindhu, the lone Indian shuttler in the women's singles to book her place in the last eight. Sindhu will take on Indonesia's Gregoria Mariska Tunjung.
In the doubles, the mixed duo of Ashwini Ponnappa and B. Sumeeth Reddy will be up against second-seeds from China, as they too will eye a place in the quarters.
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Live Updates
- 9 Jun 2022 12:37 PM GMT
SINDHU HAS HER BACK AGAINST THE WALL AND SHE LEVELS AT 20 ALL!
Sindhu isn't let this one go easy as she puts in all her power in the returns as Gregoria does a mad scramble for the returns. Crazy pressure moments in this match now!
- 9 Jun 2022 12:29 PM GMT
Unforced errors from Sindhu as she in a rare instance, misses a smash!
Gregoria tries out a variety of angles and pushes Sindhu who tries to return a smash but in an odd case, fails as the shuttle cock travels overhead!
- 9 Jun 2022 12:24 PM GMT
Sindhu leads 13-8!
PV Sindhu tries to draw Gregoria to the net and mixes the pace of her shots. Gregoria often falls for it, but she also has answers ready.
So far, Sindhu looks in control and leads at 13-8!
- 9 Jun 2022 12:21 PM GMT
The errors come easy from the Gregoria racquet - Sindhu leads 11-6!
Sindhu plays some clever shots here and forces Gregoria into the long rallies where she goes for her trademark smashes!
Into the mid-game interval Sindhu heads, leading 11-6!
- 9 Jun 2022 12:20 PM GMT
PV Sindhu has the lead here, Gregoria pushes hard!
Sindhu leads 8-5 in the opening game as a quick exchange of serves take place with Gregoria also pushing hard.
