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Indonesia Open 2022, Day 1 HIGHLIGHTS: Sindhu, Praneeth knocked out, Sameer wins — Scores, Results, Updates, Blog
Indian shuttlers had a disappointing start at the Indonesia Open 2022 with Pv Sindhu, Sai Praneeth crashing out in the first round. Only Ashwini-Sikki and Sameer Verma have progressed.
Sameer Verma (Source: BAI)
India had a disappointing start in the tournament with ace shuttler PV Sindhu crashing out in her opening game against He Bing Jiao of China. Sindhu lost by 14-21, 18-21. Meanwhile, B Sai Praneeth also exits the tournament losing to Hans Vittinghus in his first match by straight games of 16-21, 19-21.
The mixed doubles duo of Ishaan-Tanisha also lost to Chang Tak Ching/NG Wing Yung, 21-14, 21-11. In men's doubles, Manu Attri and B. Sumeeth Reddy also lost to third-seeds Takuro Hoki and Teo Ee Yi in straight games, 21-8, 21-11.
The only silver lining of the day has come from some solid performances from veterans Ashwini Ponnappa/N Sikki Reddy and Sameer Verma. Ashwini-Sikki easily defeated the pair of Srivedya Gurazada and Ishika Jaiswal, 21-15, 21-8 while Sameer Verma also had a no-nonsense outing against Frenchman Thomas Rouxel, winning 21-19, 21-15.
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- 14 Jun 2022 2:44 AM GMT
Being Jiao 15-8 Sindhu
Sindhu clearly losing her patience. She gives away another point trying to decide Bing Jiao with fast-paced smash.
- 14 Jun 2022 2:42 AM GMT
Being Jiao 14-7 Sindhu
Sindhu goes for a challenge but remains unsuccessful as the shuttlecock dropped outside the line. She is trailing by seven points. Sindhu needs some miracle to keep her hopes alive in this tournament.
- 14 Jun 2022 2:40 AM GMT
Being Jiao 11-7 Sindhu
The Chinese still has a four-point edge here at the interval of the second game. If she wins this game, Sindhu will crash out of the tournament!
- 14 Jun 2022 2:39 AM GMT
Being Jiao 10-7 Sindhu
Sindhu forces Bing Jiao for a drop shot which she hits outside the designated area.
- 14 Jun 2022 2:38 AM GMT
Being Jiao 10-5 Sindhu
The last thing you expect. Sindhu makes a service error here!
- 14 Jun 2022 2:37 AM GMT
Being Jiao 9-4 Sindhu
Terrific defence by the Chinese shuttler, forcing Sindhu to make those errors and building up on her points.
- 14 Jun 2022 2:36 AM GMT
Being Jiao 7-4 Sindhu
Sindhu finds the perfect angle. Enough to force Bing Jiao to bend and reach out for a return. However, she fails to connect.
- 14 Jun 2022 2:35 AM GMT
Being Jiao 6-2 Sindhu
Absolutely a class-apart show by the Chinese. She falls down on the court but didn't loses her guard to play back Sindhu's smashes and slowly building up the rally to wijn the point.
- 14 Jun 2022 2:33 AM GMT
Being Jiao 5-1 Sindhu
Sindhu is on the backfoot again as the Chinese is showing no signs of settling down and keeps her smashes coming.
