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Malaysia Masters: Sindhu, Ashmita into quarters; Treesa-Gayatri exits - Highlights
Catch the highlights of second round matches at Malaysia Masters Super 500 in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
PV Sindhu in action at second round of Malaysia Masters 2024 (FILE PHOTO)
On the third day of the Malaysia Masters Super 500, star shuttler PV Sindhu were in action for her second round match against Sim Yu Jin of South Korea on Thursday.
On the other hand, Ashmita Chaliha and Kiran George played out their respective round of 16 matches. In women doubles, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand exited after losing against Chinese Taipei paring of Sung and Yu.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 23 May 2024 5:08 AM GMT
Game 2: Chaliha 2-2 Zhang
The second game has followed the first game's pattern of both shuttlers battling it out with nothing to separate them.
- 23 May 2024 5:07 AM GMT
Game 2 is underway!
Will Chaliha close out the tie or does Zhang have what it takes to mount a fightback?
- 23 May 2024 5:06 AM GMT
Game 1: Chaliha 21-19 Zhang, Chaliha takes game 1!
In what has been a fantastic battle so far, Ashmita Chaliha has taken the first game over her American counterpart 21-19. The two of them are not pulling their punches and with very little to separate them, the upcoming game promises to be just as exciting if not better!
- 23 May 2024 5:05 AM GMT
Game 1: Chaliha 19-18 Zhang, what a rally!
The two of them gave the fans a complete treat by playing out a fascinating rally but Zhang had the final say in the point when Chaliha hit the net on her return.
- 23 May 2024 5:04 AM GMT
Game 1: Chaliha 19-17 Zhang
The two shuttlers are going toe to toe and there is no separating the two although Chaliha looks poised to take game 1 despite Zhang's heroics.
- 23 May 2024 5:01 AM GMT
Game 1: Chaliha 14-14 Zhang, Chaliha's turn to return the smash
The stylish shuttler from India places her shot extremely well and pulls level in this intense game.
- 23 May 2024 4:59 AM GMT
Game 1: Chaliha 11-11 Zhang Incredible smash by Zhang!
Zhang placed that shot to perfection, completely out of Chaliha's reach and is looking very good ever since coming back from behind.
- 23 May 2024 4:57 AM GMT
Game 1: Chaliha 10-10 Zhang
A couple of unforced errors and wayward placements has brought Zhang back into the game!
- 23 May 2024 4:55 AM GMT
Game 1: Chaliha 7-4 Zhang
Chahila makes a strong start and is currently dictating the proceedings in game 1.
- 23 May 2024 4:54 AM GMT
Ashmita Chaliha takes on B.W Zhang
It promises to be a riveting encounter between the two as a place in the final 8 is up for grabs!
