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 10:35 AM GMT
Game 1: Crosscourt smash by Sindhu
Sindhu leads the second game 10-4. She looks completely different in the second game. She is moving better and playing her shots better than the first game.
- 14 Oct 2023 10:34 AM GMT
Game 2: Sindhu wins 5 straight points
Sindhu wins a net battle to extend her lead to 9-4.
- 14 Oct 2023 10:33 AM GMT
Game 2: Smash by Sindhu
Brilliant crosscourt smash by Sindhu. She extends her lead to 8-4.
- 14 Oct 2023 10:33 AM GMT
Game 2: Sindhu extends her lead
Sindhu wins a rally as Zhiyi hits the net. Sindhu leads 7-4.
- 14 Oct 2023 10:32 AM GMT
Game 2: Relentless smashing by Sindhu
Sindhu relies on her trusted weapon - smashing, and takes 6-4 lead in the second game.
- 14 Oct 2023 10:31 AM GMT
Game 2: Zhiyi draws level
Sindhu wins a point and Zhiyi wins the next as Sindhu's return ruffles the net. It is 4-4 now.
- 14 Oct 2023 10:29 AM GMT
Game 2: Sindhu takes the lead
A brilliant drop shot from Sindhu. The Indian shuttler takes a 3-1 lead in the second game.
Zhiyi makes it 3-2 after playing a toss and then charges at Sindhu's body.
- 14 Oct 2023 10:25 AM GMT
Sindhu loses the opening game
A big smash from Zhiyi. Sindhu fails to defend it. Zhiyi wins the first game 21-12.
