India’s star shuttler PV Sindhu entered the semi-finals of the Thailand Open badminton tournament, defeating Soniia Cheah of Malaysia in the quarter-finals on Friday. [caption id=“attachment_4339427” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] File image of PV Sindhu. AFP[/caption] Second-seeded and Olympic 2016 silver medallist, Sindhu took 36 minutes to outplay the Malaysian opponent 21-17, 21-13. In both the games, Sindhu displayed her class to outplay her opponent in every department of the game. In the first game, Cheah gave some fight taking points at crucial stages but succumbed as Sindhu overpowered her completely. Sindhu will now face Gregoria Mariska Tunjung of Indonesia in the semis, who defeated Canada’s Michelle Li to advance.
Highlights, Thailand Open 2018, badminton result: India's PV Sindhu beats Gregoria Mariska to enter final
Highlights, Thailand Open 2018, badminton result: India's PV Sindhu beats Gregoria Mariska to enter final
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• July 14, 2018, 16:38:33 IST
Catch the live score and updates of the semi-final match between India’s PV Sindhu and Gregoria Mariska Tunjung at the Thailand Open
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July 14, 2018, 16:03:27 (IST)
What a game! 💪@Pvsindhu1 marches on to the final of Thailand Open 2018 after defeating the 18-year old Gregoria Mariska Tunjung who put up a wonderful show. Congratulations Sindhu! 👏
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) July 14, 2018
2⃣3⃣ - 2⃣1⃣,
1⃣6⃣ - 2⃣1⃣,
2⃣1⃣ - 9⃣.
July 14, 2018, 15:59:56 (IST)
PV Sindhu beats Gregoria Mariska: 23-21, 16-21, 21-9
The second seed shuttler registered a hard-fought victory in the semi-finals against a talented Gregoria of Indonesia to book a place in the final. After giving a tough fight to the Olympic silver medallist, the 18-year-old fizzled out at the end. Sindhu covered the net with ease and wrapped up the third game quite comfortably.
Sindhu faces Nozomi Okuhara tomorrow.
July 14, 2018, 15:54:05 (IST)
19-9! Gregoria overhits the shuttle which lands wide. Just two more points and Sindhu enters the final.
July 14, 2018, 15:52:55 (IST)
18-7! A sublime smash down the line and Sindhu enjoys an 11-point lead. Gregoria looks jaded and her positioning has been a problem for her.
July 14, 2018, 15:51:55 (IST)
16-7! A nine-point lead for Sindhu. The Indian is beating her opponent at the net and that makes a huge difference.
July 14, 2018, 15:51:08 (IST)
13-7! Great net shot again by Sindhu to extend her lead over a tired Gregoria. She is benefitting from the good start.
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July 14, 2018, 15:50:22 (IST)
11-7!
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) July 14, 2018
For the first time in this match, Sindhu goes into the mid-game break with a lead
Gregoria Tunjung looks jaded on the other side #ThailandOpenSuper500
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July 14, 2018, 15:47:47 (IST)
9-7! Great rally but Sindhu’s fantastic defence unsettles Gregoria. whose shot hits the net.
July 14, 2018, 15:46:58 (IST)
8-6! Much better from Sindhu at the net. That net exchange was well-covered by the Indian shuttler.
July 14, 2018, 15:45:02 (IST)
6-4! Good judgement from Sindhu to leave the shuttle which landed just outside the backcourt. But is she feeling the pressure here?
July 14, 2018, 15:43:44 (IST)
5-1! Sindhu is dominating so far in the deciding game. Gregoria’s trick shots aren’t causing problems for Sindhu.
July 14, 2018, 15:42:25 (IST)
3-0! Three quick points for Sindhu. The Indian shuttler mixed her shots perfectly from the baseline.
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July 14, 2018, 15:41:14 (IST)
2⃣1⃣ - 1⃣6⃣!
— Premier Badminton League (@PBLIndiaLive) July 14, 2018
Tunjung was all over the court as she wins the second game against Sindhu and takes the match into the decider.
July 14, 2018, 15:40:52 (IST)
Gregoria Tunjung wins second game: 21-16
Sindhu had a 7-3 lead in the early stages of the second stanza but the Indonesian showed maturity and levelled the scores with her attacking display.
The decider gets underway.
July 14, 2018, 15:37:17 (IST)
16-19! Oh, lucky Sindhu. Her smash hits the tape but luckily falls in the other half of the court.
July 14, 2018, 15:35:53 (IST)
18-14! Yet again, Sindhu rushed at the net and gifts a point to Gregoria who is just three points away from pushing this match into a decider.
July 14, 2018, 15:34:45 (IST)
13-16! Three points for Sindhu now. She hasn’t given counter-attacking opportunities to her opponent. Will she claw back?
July 14, 2018, 15:33:24 (IST)
16-10! Feels like everything is going in the Indonesian’s favour here. A healthy six-point lead over Sindhu says a lot about her variations.
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July 14, 2018, 15:32:16 (IST)
14-10! Gregoria is waiting for the right opportunity to attack and she has been taking it with ease. Sindhi is unable to defend the crosscourt shots.
July 14, 2018, 15:29:54 (IST)
11-9! Gregoria Tunjung has a two-point advantage at the mid-game break of the second game
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) July 14, 2018
Sindhu squanders her 7-3 lead #ThailandOpenSuper500
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July 14, 2018, 15:28:11 (IST)
10-9! Guess what? Gregoria has taken the lead for the first time in this match. Three points in a row for the reigning junior world champion.
July 14, 2018, 15:27:11 (IST)
7-9! Sindhu gives away three points rather cheaply here. Gregoria is trying to play calm at the net after squandering her chances from the forecourt in the opening game.
July 14, 2018, 15:24:36 (IST)
7-3! One-way traffic at the moment as Sindhu relies on her attacking strokes to enjoy her lead.
July 14, 2018, 15:22:34 (IST)
5-3! Some incredible netplay allows Sindhu to extend the lead over her opponent in the second game.
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July 14, 2018, 15:21:02 (IST)
3-2!
The second game gets underway and Sindhu takes a slender lead. Oh, with an unplayable smash down the line!
July 14, 2018, 15:19:58 (IST)
PV Sindhu wins first game: 23-21
A close, very close opening game goes in Sindhu’s favour after a late surge that allowed the Indian shuttler to unsettle Gregoria Tunjung. She was accurate at the net and took her chances to take a 1-0 lead in the match.
July 14, 2018, 15:15:59 (IST)
22-21!
Sindhu gets behind the shuttle and delivers a booming smash to take the lead.
July 14, 2018, 15:14:34 (IST)
20-20!
Gregoria squanders the game point after applying too much power to her service.
July 14, 2018, 15:12:33 (IST)
19-19! Sindhu hurries at the net and gifts one point to Gregoria. It’s a close affair so far.
July 14, 2018, 15:11:44 (IST)
18-17! Sindhu is getting into the groove with a barrage of forehand drives. She hits a push-clear and Gregoria misjudges it.
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July 14, 2018, 15:10:01 (IST)
16-16! Four points in a row for Sindhu. She has to stay calm on the net as Gregoria is struggling at the net.
July 14, 2018, 15:08:52 (IST)
14-16! Two consecutive points for Sindhu there as she closes the gap on Gregoria’s lead.
July 14, 2018, 15:07:37 (IST)
15-12! Sindhu is trying to push Gregoria at the backcourt but she has been unsuccessful in her attempts so far. Her shots have gone wide.
July 14, 2018, 15:06:26 (IST)
13-10! Gregoria maintains her lead over Sindhu but it’s still not enough against the Olympic silver medallist. The gap isn’t bigger and the Indian shuttler must try to hit deceptive or drop shots to unsettle Gregoria.
July 14, 2018, 15:04:48 (IST)
11-7!
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) July 14, 2018
The young Indonesian leads 11-7 against Sindhu at the mid-game break of the opening game #ThailandOpenSuper500
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July 14, 2018, 15:03:31 (IST)
10-7!
A bit of a mix up here. The shuttle lands inside the tramline but the linesman suggests the otherwise. Gregoria challenges and it’s successful.
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July 14, 2018, 15:01:02 (IST)
9-7! That’s four straight points for Gregoria, who looks quite settled at the back of the court. Sindhu was caught napping. Not once but twice.
July 14, 2018, 15:00:07 (IST)
7-7! And we are back to square one. The young Indonesian shuttler ups her game from the backcourt to take Sindhu by surprise.
July 14, 2018, 14:59:03 (IST)
7-5! Gregoria tried to unsettle Sindhu at the net but the Indian took advantage of a loose shot to hit a flat smash.
July 14, 2018, 14:58:07 (IST)
4-4! Gregoria looks a little more relaxed as she levels the scores in the early stages of the opening game.
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