Badminton
Arctic Open 2023: PV Sindhu goes down to Wang Zhiyi in semis - Highlights
Catch the highlights of PV Sindhu's semifinal match against China's Wang Zhiyi at the Arctic Open Super 2023 in Finland on Friday.
FILE PHOTO: PV Sindhu in action during a BWF event.
World no. 13 PV Sindhu suffered a crushing 12-21, 21-11, 7-21 defeat against Wang Zhiyi of China in the semifinal of the Arctic Open Super 500 in Vantaa, Finland, on Friday. Zhiyi will take on fellow Chinese player Han Yue in the final on Sunday.
Catch the highlights:
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- 14 Oct 2023 10:57 AM GMT
Game 3: Sindhu trails 8-4
Zhiyi is playing better and Sindhu looks slow again. Zhiyi leads 8-4.
- 14 Oct 2023 10:56 AM GMT
Game 3: Smash by Zhiyi
Sindhu has not chance. Zhiyi hits the crosscourt smash from the backcourt to take 7-4 lead.
- 14 Oct 2023 10:55 AM GMT
Game 3: Sindhu finds the net again
Zhiyi extends her lead to 6-4 after a long rally.
- 14 Oct 2023 10:54 AM GMT
Game 3: Zhiyi takes the lead
Sindhu loses the net battle as her shot does not trickle over the net. Zhiyi leads 5-4.
- 14 Oct 2023 10:54 AM GMT
Game 3: Relentless smashing by Zhiyi
Zhiyi draws level at 4-4. Her relentless smashing helps her win a point against Sindhu.
- 14 Oct 2023 10:53 AM GMT
Game 3: Sindhu regains her lead
Zhiyi's smash finds the net and Sindhu takes 4-3 lead in the deciding game.
- 14 Oct 2023 10:52 AM GMT
Game 3: Zhiyi draws level
Sindhu's defensive shot goes wide. Zhiyi wins a point to trail 2-3.
Zhiyi draws level at 3-3 for showing better judgement.
- 14 Oct 2023 10:50 AM GMT
Game 3: Sindhu extends her lead
A brilliant rally between Sindhu and Zhiyi. Sindhu wins it with a deft placement. Sindhu leads 3-1.
- 14 Oct 2023 10:49 AM GMT
Game 3: Deceptive shot by Zhiyi
Sindhu fails to assess it. Zhiyi wins a point to trail 1-2.
- 14 Oct 2023 10:49 AM GMT
Game 3: Zhiyi finds the net
Sindhu wins a long rally to lead 2-0 in the third game.
