Badminton
Tokyo Olympics: Badminton LIVE Day 7 — PV Sindhu wins quarter final against Akane Yamaguchi, moves into semi finals
Eyeing a semi-final ticket, World no. 7 PV Sindhu is playing against Japan's World No. 5 Akane Yamaguchi, in what is expected to be a heated quarterfinal clash.
PV Sindhu vs Akane Yamaguchi (Source: Getty Images)
Welcome to The Bridge's LIVE blog for Badminton on Day 7 of the Tokyo Olympics.
World No. 7 PV Sindhu, will be the challenge of home favourite, Akane Yamaguchi of Japan, the World No. 5 ace shuttler, who has to be tamed before Sindhu can make it to the semi-finals and possibly clash against World No. 1 Tai Tzu-ying!
With fellow Japanese and 2016 Rio Olympics bronze medallist, Nozomi Okuhara crashing out earlier in the day, Akane Yamaguchi will have added pressure on her to deliver on home soil.
Follow all our LIVE updates here:
Live Updates
- 30 July 2021 9:08 AM GMT
Spot of nerves for Sindhu now as Yamaguchi covers up fast. Only a 2 point deficit now!
- 30 July 2021 9:08 AM GMT
Short return from Sindhu turns costly for her as she gives the point to Yamaguchi - who smashes with ease!
- 30 July 2021 9:05 AM GMT
OH MY GOD, THAT DECEPTION! PV SINDHU EXECUTES A CHEEKY DROP SHOT WHICH FALLS ON THE LINE, TOUCHE!
- 30 July 2021 9:04 AM GMT
A very resigned body language from Yamaguchi as Sindhu keeps winning the points here.
