PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu Ying: PV Sindhu lost in the quarterfinals.© AFP
It was heartbreaking for defending champion PV Sindhu as the Indian ace lost in straight games to world No 1 Tai Tzu Ying in the women’s singles quarterfinals at the BWF World Championships on Friday. Sindhu was looking to defend the title she won in 2019, the 2020 edition of the tournament not taking place due to COVID-19. However, the Indian lost 17-21, 13-21 to his Chinese Taipei rival in just 42 minutes in the last eight clash.
Highlights from BWF World Championships 2021 Quarterfinals, PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu-Ying, Huelva, Spain
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15:26 (IST)
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15:22 (IST)
And all!
Tai Tzu Ying won two points in one stroke and ended the second game 13-21. Tai Tzu won the quarterfinal clash in straight games and advanced to the semifinals. End of the road for defending champion Sindhu at this year’s BWF World Championships!
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15:18 (IST)
Brilliant from Tai!
The world’s number one player is showing her class. His deception is proving to be too much for Sindhu. Tai 19-13 ahead!
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15:17 (IST)
Solid defense from Tai!
Stubborn defense from Tai Tzu Ying as Sindhu sets up a powerful smash, but the Chinese Taipei player backs it up and then wins the point.
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15:14 (IST)
Super smash from Sindhu!
A powerful cross-court smash from Sindhu and it is now just one point. Indian Trails 11-12!
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15:11 (IST)
Tai Tzu Leading in the Mid-Break Interval!
The Chinese Taipei star was leading 11-8 in the mid-break interval of the second game. Sindhu, however, can turn that quickly. very little to separate the two
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15:09 (IST)
3-point gap for Tai Tzu!
Consistent points for Tai Tzu Ying and she has now opened up a three-point gap for Sindhu in the second game. World No. 1 is leading 10-7!
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15:07 (IST)
Tai Tzu Takes the Lead
The Chinese Taipei Star is leading by just one point. The second game is proving to be a tough competition.
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15:06 (IST)
In Neck-and-Neck 2!
There isn’t much to separate the two in the second game. It’s 7-7, so far!
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15:05 (IST)
PV Sindhu lost the first game 17-21
Tough fight with PV Sindhu but she lost to top seed 17-21 in the first game.
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