Malaysia Masters: Sindhu, Ashmita, George advance to 2nd round - Highlights

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Aakarshi Kashyap loses to Wang Zhi Yi

Aakarshi Kashyap goes down to Wang Zhi Yi of China 22-24, 13-21 in the first round of Malaysia Masters. 

Zhi Yi on match point

Aakarshi finds the net twice, but wins four points. However, Zhi Yi reaches the match point chance at 20-13. 

Zhi Yi extends her lead

Zhi Yi takes a 17-9 lead in the second game. She is just four points away from winning the match. 

Aakarshi claims five more points

Aakarshi shows more intent in the second game, but she is still five-point behind Zhi Yi. Zhi Yi leads 14-9.

Brilliant drop shot by Aakarshi

Aakarshi wins a point with a magnificent drop shot from the net. But she trails 5-12 now.

Zhi Yi retains her lead at the 2nd game interval

Aakarshi trails 4-11 at the second game interval.

Aakarshi breaks Zhi Yi's 7-point spree

Aakarshi wins the first point of the game with a net flick. She breaks Zhi Yi's seven-point spree with two successive points to trail 2-7.

Aakarshi trails 0-4 in 2nd game

Zhi Yi wins the opening game

Zhi Yi prevails in the first game 24-22.