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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 8:27 AM GMT
Game 2: Sindhu leads 17-14
Great defending by Sindhu after Busanan targets her body. She wins a point to go 17-14 up in the game as Busanan goes wide.
- 25 May 2024 8:25 AM GMT
Game 2: Sindhu smashes again
Busanan sends a lifter, and Sindhu makes no mistake to go for the killer smash. The Indian player leads 16-13.
- 25 May 2024 8:24 AM GMT
Game 2: Crosscourt smash by Sindhu
Sindhu plays a smash from the back of her court and extends her lead to 15-13.
- 25 May 2024 8:23 AM GMT
Game 2: Busanan wins a rally
It is a game of reflex returns from both players, a treat for the fans.
Sindhu loses a challenge as Busanan's shuttle lands in. Busanan now closes the gap to trail 13-14.
- 25 May 2024 8:22 AM GMT
Game 2: Killer winner by Busanan
The Thai player engages in a short rally and then places the shuttle into Sindhu's backhand side, giving the Indian no chance at all.
Busanan trails 12-14 now.
- 25 May 2024 8:21 AM GMT
Game 2: Sindhu extends her lead
Sindhu takes a 14-11 lead as her shuttle falls in.
- 25 May 2024 8:20 AM GMT
Game 2: A point for Busanan
Sindhu is now defending well. A body smash by Busanan sees Sindhu retrieving with ease. But her shot goes out. Busanan trails 11-13 now.
- 25 May 2024 8:19 AM GMT
Game 2: Sindhu wins a rally
Sindhu wins a rally after Busanan's return fails to cross the net. Sindhu extends her lead to 13-10.
- 25 May 2024 8:17 AM GMT
Game 2: Busanan's return finds the net
Sindhu celebrates the point by venting out. Sindhu leads 12-10.
