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Malaysia Masters: PV Sindhu edges past Busanan Ongbamrungphan in semis to reach final - Highlights
Catch the highlights of PV Sindhu's win over Busanan Ongbamrungphan in an epic 88-minute battle in the semifinal at the Malaysia Masters in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.
PV Sindhu will play her first semifinal of the year at the Malaysia Masters Super 500 in Kuala Lumpur on May 25, 2024.
Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, reached her first final on the BWF World Tour since losing to Gregori Mariska Tunjung in straight games at the Madrid Spain Masters final in April last year.
On Saturday, Sindhu prevailed against Busanan Ongbamrungphan at the Malaysia Masters Super 500 after losing the opening game. Sindhu made a comeback in the second game and eventually prevailed 13-21, 21-16, 21-12 in an 88-minute battle.
Following this win, Sindhu extended her head-to-head record against Busanan to 18-1.
Busanan who last won against the Indian shuttler in 2019. While Sindhu beat the top seed, Han Yue in the semis, Busanan defeated Putri Kusuma Wardani of Indonesia.
Sindhu will face Wang Zhi Yi in the final tomorrow. Zhi Yi beat Zhang Yi Min 21-9, 21-11 in the other semifinal clash.
Catch highlights:
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- 25 May 2024 8:41 AM GMT
Game 3: Sindhu smashes into Busanan's body
Sindhu is now looking fluent and fast, and is attacking Busanan regularly to take an 8-2 lead.
- 25 May 2024 8:39 AM GMT
Game 3: Sindhu wins battle of net
Busanan finds the net again, and Sindhu claims a 5-2 lead in the deciding game.
- 25 May 2024 8:38 AM GMT
Game 3: Sindhu extends her lead
Sindhu plays a crosscourt smash, and Busanan tries to return it with a backhand flick. It goes into the net.
Sindhu leads 4-2.
- 25 May 2024 8:33 AM GMT
Sindhu forces decider
Sindhu wins the second game 21-16 as Busanan's return goes into the net.
The match goes into the deciding third game now.
- 25 May 2024 8:32 AM GMT
Game 2: Busanan saves a game point
Busanan saves one of Sindhu's five game points. She trails 16-20 now.
- 25 May 2024 8:31 AM GMT
Sindhu on game point
Two points in a row for Sindhu.
Busanan's return finds the net after a rally.
Sindhu leads 20-15.
- 25 May 2024 8:29 AM GMT
Game 2: Great placement by Busanan
Sindhu sends the shuttle wide as Busanan plays a spontaneous shot into Sindhu's head.
Busanan still trails 15-18.
- 25 May 2024 8:28 AM GMT
Game 2: Sindhu smashes, Busanan's backhand return falls flat
Sindhu is in complete control of the game, and she leads 18-14 now.
