Highlights India Open 2017, badminton scores and updates: PV Sindhu beats Carolina Marin to clinch title
PV Sindhu takes on top seed Carolina Marin in a pulsating title showdown at the India Open. Follow our blog for live scores and updates from the match.
 "Highlights India Open 2017, badminton scores and updates: PV Sindhu beats Carolina Marin to clinch title")
P V Sindhu and Carolina Marin address the media after the former put up a dominating performance to win the India Open in straight games.
PV Sindhu and Carolina Marin address the media after the match.
It took exactly 47 minutes for Sindhu to defeat Marin in an epic encounter! The highlight of the game was that the Hyderabad-born shuttler did not lose her cool throughout the game, handling every serve with maturity!
Congratulations @Pvsindhu1 on winning the India Open Super Series title. Another great achievement for our super talented shuttler! pic.twitter.com/LgpoK3iW7N
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) April 2, 2017
Goes to the coach straight after the victory. Acknowledges the crowd. Shakes hand with her opposition. @Pvsindhu1 is a humble champ! pic.twitter.com/ppukKR0aop
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 2, 2017
CHAMPION!!! @OGQ_India 🏆 pic.twitter.com/1TwCNVRmjM
— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) April 2, 2017
Sindhuu Sindhuu Sindhuu!!!
— OGQ (@OGQ_India) April 2, 2017
Champion of India Super Series 2017!!
🏅💪👍👏🏸🏆
So proud to support her! pic.twitter.com/CpqM0MvKGY
PV Sindhu beats Carolina Marin 21-19, 21-16 to win her maiden India Open Super Series title!
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) April 2, 2017
Revenge is a dish best served cold #RioOlympics
Fabulous win for @Pvsindhu1 - beating Marin is a huge mental barrier to overcome. Onward and upward..#IndianOpenbadminton
— Hemant (@hemantbuch) April 2, 2017
The second game showed the advance that Sindhu has made in her play. Champions have the knack of closing matches and Sindhu showed she can do it; even under the pressure of a cheering home crowd.
August 2016 and April 2017. Same players but their places on the podium are reversed. Kudos @Pvsindhu1. #IndiaMeSmash pic.twitter.com/oq13wraU4G
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 2, 2017
STAT ATTACK
Wth this win, Sindhu makes it 5-5 in the head-to-head clashes between the two shuttlers! Another matured show by the 21-year-old to finish the match in straight-games!
Sindu conquers Marin convincingly & cheers up highly partisan crowd!Lovely 2 C fabulously fit lasses display top B'minton w/few gr8 rallies!
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) April 2, 2017
Superb win for Sindhu. Revenge is sweet. Now onwards to becoming No.1
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 2, 2017
CHAMPION!
Straight games victory and the Olympic final defeat has been reversed. The second game showed the advance that Sindhu has made in her play. Champions have the knack of closing matches and Sindhu showed she can do it; even under the pressure of a cheering home crowd.
AND THAT THE CHAMPION SINDHU. PV SINDHU HAS BEATEN THE OLYMPIC CHAMPION. Delirious home fans, all standing up to cheer Sindhu.
SINDHU WINS!
JUST ONE POINT AWAY!
And we have arrived at MATCH POINT. That’s five of them. 20-15.
Hasty shot from Sindhu. Not in position. It’s 15-19.
At 19-14, Sindhu has the match in her pocket. She needs to wrap it up.
Pullela Gopichand looks relieved with Sindhu’s performance today!
It’s 18-13. That’s a five point advantage. Marin cuts the lead to four points. 14-18.
Sindhu is just three points away from putting her hands on her maiden India Open title!
More than a battle. This clash will test both shutters’ psychological ability!
Marin’s hand-eye coordination while playing the net-flicks has unsettled Sindhu a bit. Will she make a comeback?
It’s 16-13 and a huge point for Sindhu. It’s the home stretch for the Indian. And it is 17-13. The finish line is in sight.
Marin’s hand-eye coordination while playing the net-flicks has unsettled Sindhu a bit. Will she make a comeback?
Marin’s hand-eye coordination while playing the net-flicks has unsettled Sindhu a bit. Will she make a comeback?
Amazing drop by Marin as the scores are 12-15 and then Marin brings out a error to make it 13-15.
Marin brilliantly deceives Sindhu with that crosscourt shot but still trails 12-15 in the second game.
Fast at the net, Marin squeezes in a point. It’s 11-15.
Marin cuts it down to four. But a super smash gives Sindhu a 15-10 advantage.
14-9 and it goes without saying that the crowd is absolutely going bonkers whenever Sindhu wins a point. Marin under pressure as she’s clearly struggling to cover the base point and she has been restricted to play forehand drives.
But a wonderful half smash makes it 13-9. And then net play makes it 14-9. Sindhu has opened up a 5-point gap now.
Marin slowly coming back. It’s 9-11.
PV Sindhu leads 11-7 at the break of the second game!
Sindhu is exactly doing what was expected from her. Her ability to read the opponents movements beforehand is more or less making the difference now.
Leading 11-7 with a delicious side drop at the net, Sindhu shows intent to close out the 2nd game.
Too many of these rallies and both would need a break. It’s 10-7 to Sindhu.
Looks like Marin tried too much there. Is that the pressure talking? Sindhu leads 10-7 as Pullela Gopichand requests her to stay calm!
That’s a Marin drop shot. And it brings her closer at 7-8.
Nerves of steel in the second game as the two won’t let the momentum slip that easily. 8-7 to the Indian!
Sindhu's has put forward a pretty complete game. Good defense, good net play, few good smashes and has covered the court well #IndiaSS
— Ujwal (@UjwalKS) April 2, 2017
This will be one hell of a battle in the 2nd game. Marin will keep at Sindhu and not let the Indian go ahead with too many points. Sindhu leads 8-6. India….India….rings out inside the arena.
Marin is pumped up as she wins two consecutive points to give a mild headache to Sindhu. Let’s see who leads at the break
Error at the net as Marin pushes into the threading. It’s 7-4 to Sindhu.
Marin trails 3-6. The Spanish shuttler must make sure she covers both the tramlines because Sindhu is very powerful with crosscourts and that could prove very costly.
One can’t just wish Marin away. She has a knack of squeezing in points. And that’s exactly what she’s doing. It’s 4-6.
At 6-2, one can see the huge change in Sindhu’s game – there is confidence and a strength that wasn’t there earlier.
WHAT. A. SMASH!
Sindhu leads 5-2 in the second game as the 21-year-old appears to have taken full control of the forecourt!
Good rally but Sindhu pushes over the baseline. It’s 2-4.
Typical slice by Marin that catches the best off guard. It’s 1-4.
That’s four consecutive points for Sindhu. She couldn’t have dreamed for a better start than this against Marin in the second game! Consistency is key for Sindhu.
On home turf, Sindhu takes the lead in the 2nd game and increases it to 2-0. Net dribble makes it 3-0. And at 4-0, is Marin feeling the heat?
The 2nd game will be all out for Marin. Yet she cannot give space to the Indian. As the 1st game showed, it’s going to be close and a few points here and there could prove to be expensive.
PV Sindhu claims the first point of the second game with a confident smash straight down the court!
Smashing @Pvsindhu1 takes the opening game in some style! 21-19. #IndiaMeSmash #SindhuvMarin pic.twitter.com/DV6Kj0itWW
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 2, 2017
Sindhu has taken the first game at 21-19. Exactly the same score as in the Rio Olympics. But at Rio Sindhu lost the next two games. That was a different tournament, a different player. Sindhu is stronger and knows how to close out a game.
PV Sindhu wins first game: 21-19
A perfect mix of jump smashes and drop shots allowed Sindhu to take on the resilient Marin in the first game. Marin has surprisingly taken the defensive approach as Sindhu delivered unexpected crosscourts during the start of the game. The next game is underway!
Sindhu takes the first game 21-19!
It’s 19-19 now. The crowd gets into the match. Anybody’s game now. That’s game point for the Spanish. Can Sindhu pull it back?
What a lovely rally. Marin replies to a powerful smash but then Sindhu clinches hte point with a clever drop shot.
19-19! Marin successfully defended Sindhu’s jump smash but failed to lob the drop shot. The next point is crucial!
What a thrilling first game this is. It’s Sindhu 18-18 Marin.
What a contest this is turning out to be! 18-18 and proper end-to-end stuff between the two magicians. Notably this seems to be a great attack vs defense game!
Marin has now taken the lead, it’s 18-17. Remember, at one point of time, she was 1-6 down. Brilliant game this.
Sindhu responds with a powerful smash straight down to lead 17-16.
16-16! Marin strikes back with a swift drive to equal the scores. Who will win this exciting first game?
Marin was 1-6 down, no she hits a brilliantly disguised smash to make it 16-16.
16-14! Just when Marin looks comfortable, Sindhu pounces back with a stunning reply. Surprisingly, Sindhu is attacking and hasn’t allowed Marin to play drop shots.
A service error from Marin and Sindhu has a 16-14 lead.
That’s a great smash from Sindhu. It’s this aggression that will put pressure on Marin.
Marin is slowly clawing back but Sindhu is successfully pushing her with unplayable smashes. It’s 14-12 to the Indian ace
Marin has cut the lead to just a point 12-13.
More than a battle. This clash will test both shutters’ psychological ability!
The last stretch of the first game will be slightly more attacking. Any player taking a 3-4 points lead can hold it. It’s 12-10 to Sindhu.
That was a delightful drop which gives Sindhu the edge at the half way mark as the Indian leads 11-9. Good to see Gopichand right behind Sindhu.
PV Sindhu leads 11-9 at the break of the first game against Carolina Marin! Will she win the first game to put some pressure on Marin?
Both pushing to the baseline and hoping for openings in the mid court. Just a point between Marin and Sindhu at 9-10.
As mentioned earlier, it will be PV Sindhu and the crowd against Carolina Marin alone. The onus is definitely on the Spaniard but Sindhu must take complete control of the baseline to avoid hiccups.
Interesting to see Sindhu use the high toss in the serve. She leads 10-7.
More than fitness and skill, this first game will be about who keeps their game with the minimum of errors. And at the moment, Marin and Sindhu have committed equal errors. It’s close as Sindhu leads 9-7.
The crowd is absolutely loving it. PV Sindhu leads 8-6 in the first game as Marin appears to be defensive near the forecourt.
The crowd is absolutely loving it. PV Sindhu leads 8-6 in the first game as Marin appears to be defensive near the forecourt.
Just a one point lead for Sindhu. Three errors by Sindhu now.
Marin sometimes just takes the game to an altogether different pace. Sindhu still leads 7-6. Brilliant game so far #IndiaSS
— Kaushal Shukla (@KasualShukla) April 2, 2017
Carolina Sharapova
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) April 2, 2017
Marin slowly coming into the match. She does focus on the mid court and here she has Sindhu on her knees.
That was lovely net play by Marin. She does this so well. Scores are 4-6.
Marin setting up the smash beautifully as scores are 3-6.
6-1! Wow! What aggression from Sindhu! Just hope she can sustain it #IndiaSs
— Kaushal Shukla (@KasualShukla) April 2, 2017
Wonderful smash as the crowd roars. Sindhu leads 5-1. It’s a great start. Tentative push by Marin out of the baseline as scores are 6-1.
Don’t know how much the 3-game semi-final took out of Sindhu but at the moment she leads 4-1.
It’s a packed stadium. Every seat taken. Everybody wanting a win for Sindhu as the Indian goes ahead 2-1.
For Marin this is her 7th SuperSeries Final. But the first Super Series final in the last 16 months for the Spanish. She takes the first point in the match.
If the final goes to 3-games, Indian fans would be happy to know that Sindhu holds the edge there winning two of the three encounters. This is going to be a tense final and Sindhu should hold her composure. The Indian champion has taken her game to a new level after reaching the Olympic Final.
Both the Indonesian pairs will receive the gold and the silver medals!
Most fans would want to see a edgy 3-game final but would go home delirious with joy if Sindhu pulls it off in two-games. But that’s difficult if on the other side of the net is Marin
PV Sindhu vs Carolina Marin
It’s the top seed against the third seed. This clash is more than a rivalry. This is an encounter badminton fans cannot afford to miss!
C'mon Sindhu!
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 2, 2017
In terms of Head-To-Head Marin leads 5-4. But those stats honestly don’t matter when it’s a final between home favourite Sindhu and Marin. What will matter is who plays the crucial points well.
Both have had a good India Open and both look good for the final. Carolina Marin said yesterday after the semi-finals that Sindhu will have the home support but she is here to win.
In terms of fitness, both the players are at their best, maybe not the peak fitness one saw at the Olympics but fit enough to give a super match here at the India Open Final.
In terms of fitness, both the players are at their best, maybe not the peak fitness one saw at the Olympics but fit enough to give a super match here at the India Open Final. Most fans would want to see a edgy 3-game final but would go home delirious with joy if Sindhu pulls it off in two-games. But that’s difficult if on the other side of the net is Marin.
Today’s Big Game about to come up. Carolina Marin, the Olympic Gold medallist Vs the Olympic Silver medallist PV Sindhu. It’s the India Open Super Series Final. For Indian fans, a replay of the Olympic Final and a chance to see Sindhu beat the best player in the world at the moment, Marin.The last time both played against each other was in the Dubai World SuperSeries Final where Sindhu won in two games – 21-17, 21-13. Both have had a good India Open and both look good for the final. Carolina Marin said yesterday after the semi-finals that Sindhu will have the home support but she is here to win.
Both the Indonesian pairs will receive the gold and the silver medals!
These two are just a class above the others! Kevin and Marcus win again. Yonex Sunrise #IndiaSS #IndiaMeSmash pic.twitter.com/acUTKy13p0
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 2, 2017
Marcus Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya defend their India Open title!
Brilliant mix of attack and defense made the difference for Kevin and Marcus as they defeat Ricky K and Pratama in straight games. They were almost unplayable in the second game.
19-15! Kevin Sanjaya and Marcus Gideon are just two points away from defending their title!
Amazing reflexes by Ricky K and Pratama as they look to claw back into the game. The duo trails by 16-13 in the second game. Will we see a third game?
Our correspondent – Shivam Damohe – previews the final between P V Sindhu and Carolina Marin live from outside the arena.
STAT ATTACK:
The upcoming final between PV Sindhu and Carolina Marin will be their 10th encounter. Although, Marin has the edge with five wins to Sindhu’s four.
Marcus Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya lead 11-7 at the break of the second game. Looks like they are on their way to claim their second consecutive India Open title!
It’s 7-7 in the second game as both the pairs are trying to outplay each other with high-paced rallies.
Marcus Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya win first game: 21-11
Excellent coordination between Marcus and Kevin proved too much for Ricky and Pratama.
Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, Kevin Sanjaya have started well to take a healthy 18-8 lead in the first game against Ricky Karandasuwardi and Angga Pratama. Kevin Sanjaya is known for his net plays and footwark near the forecourt.
Another dominant performance by the great Dane!
Next up is the all-Indonesian men’s doubles clash between defending champions Marcus Fernaldi Gideon, Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo and Ricky Karandasuwardi and Angga Pratama
A special celebration after a special performance. Make way for @ViktorAxelsen - The new Men's Singles Champion of #IndiaSS #IndiaMeSmash pic.twitter.com/r8yAZCEJhj
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 2, 2017
Another dominant performance by the great Dane!
Men’s Singles Final:
Viktor Axelsen wins in convincing fashion! The 3rd seed beats 7th seed Chou Tien Chen 21-13, 21-10 to lift the title.
16-8! Viktor Axelsen is running away with the lead. He was runner-up twice in the Yonex-Sunrise India Open.
Viktor Axelsen starts off really well! Covering the court terrifically. 👌🏻 Yonex Sunrise #IndiaSS #IndiaMeSmash pic.twitter.com/JKMRBZQTld
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 2, 2017
After the men’s singles final, the men’s doubles final will take place.
And finally, the last match of the day will be between PV Sindhu and Carolina Marin.
The men’s singles final between 7th seed Chou Tien Chen and 3rd seed Viktor Axelsen is now under way. Axelsen won the opening game 21-13.
Mixed Doubles Final:
Lu Kai and Huang Yagiong win the tiltle showdown. They defeated the top seeds Zheng Siwei and Chen Qingchen 22-24, 21-14, 21-17.
The big match of the day!
Clash of the heavyweights! Fascinating encounter up ahead between @Pvsindhu1 and @caro_marin2 at Yonex Sunrise #IndiaSS. #IndiaMeSmash pic.twitter.com/iMAve0Q7QN
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 2, 2017
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What an intense opening game of Mixed Doubles Final. Yonex Sunrise #IndiaSS #IndiaMeSmash pic.twitter.com/PZgnEZq0tB
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 2, 2017
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Next up:
The mixed doubles final between top seeds Zheng Siwei and Chen Qingchen and second seeds Lu Kai and Huang Yagiong.
Japan v Japan. Who are these fans supporting? 🤔 Yonex Sunrise #IndiaSS #IndiaMeSmash 🇯🇵 pic.twitter.com/c7N52pMsAS
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 2, 2017
Women’s Doubles Final:
Seventh seeds Shiho Tanaka and Koharu Yonemoto upset third seeds Naoko Fukuman and Kurumi Yonao 16-21, 21-19, 21-10 to win the title.
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Super Sunday awaits us as it's time for the Grand Finale of Yonex Sunrise #IndiaSS. Watch the shuttlers hit #IndiaMeSmash one last time. pic.twitter.com/Ur5YayNpwb
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 2, 2017
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