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Singapore Open 2022 Semi-finals LIVE: Sindhu beats Saena and enters finals — Scores, Results, Blog
Sindhu dominated Saena Kawakami in the semi-finals of the Singapore Open 2022 to enter the finals of the BWF Super 500 event.
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PV Sindhu (Source: AP)
PV Sindhu kept the campaign going for Indians as she stormed into the finals of the Singapore Open 2022 by defeating World No. 38 Saena Kawakami in straight games, 21-15, 21-7 in 32 minutes.
After a heartbreaking quarterfinal outing where Indian shuttlers lost thrilling encounters, it was 2-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu who could only prevail as she won a tense match against China's Han Yue. Saina, Prannoy and Dhruv/Arjun lost tight matches.
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- 16 July 2022 5:44 AM GMT
AND PV SINDHU IS INTO THE FINALS!!!
PV Sindhu dominates Saena Kawakami and enters the third final in 2022 and her first Super 500 final this year, 21-15, 21-7!
- 16 July 2022 5:38 AM GMT
Sindhu takes points too easily and leads 16-5!
The momentum is entirely on PV Sindhu's side as she is toying with Saena now
- 16 July 2022 5:35 AM GMT
And what a stomping lead for PV Sindhu at 11-4!
Coach Park comes for a chat with Sindhu at the mid-game break but Sindhu has things well in her control in this game
- 16 July 2022 5:31 AM GMT
PV Sindhu races to a 5-0 lead in the second game!
Superb start to the second game as PV Sindhu takes a gorgeous 5-0 lead against Saena!
- 16 July 2022 5:26 AM GMT
PV Sindhu wins the first game!
Quite the comprehensive first set performance from PV Sindhu as she wins it 21-15
- 16 July 2022 5:19 AM GMT
Saena charges with body attacks, she levels up at 11 ALL!
Sindhu on the backfoot as Saena smacks away and it is 11 ALL!