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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 8:16 AM GMT
Game 2: Sindhu's shot is long
Busanan wins a point after the break to trail 10-11.
- 25 May 2024 8:16 AM GMT
Game 2: Sindhu retains her lead at the interval
Sindhu retains her lead with a flat and angled smash that leaves Busanan flat on her belly on the court.
Sindhu leads 11-9 at the interval.
- 25 May 2024 8:14 AM GMT
Game 2: Sindhu reclaims the lead
Busanan plays her backhand return into the net, and Sindhu takes a 10-9 lead.
- 25 May 2024 8:13 AM GMT
Game 2: Busanan draws level again
Sindhu challenges and loses it.
It is 9-9 now.
- 25 May 2024 8:13 AM GMT
Game 2: Sindhu intensifies her attack
Busanan goes wide after Sindhu plays a couple of fast shots. Sindhu leads 9-8 now.
- 25 May 2024 8:12 AM GMT
Game 2: Sindhu takes the lead
Sindhu takes the lead with an over-the-head smash. She now leads 8-7.
- 25 May 2024 8:11 AM GMT
Game 2: Busanan loses a challenge
Sindhu plays an angled smash, Busanan challenges it and loses it. She has no challenge remaining in the game.
Sindhu trails 6-7.
- 25 May 2024 8:09 AM GMT
Game 2: Poin for Sindhu
Busanan goes long and loses a challenge. Sindhu trails 5-6.
