PV Sindhu exits Indonesia Masters with defeat in semifinal against Akane Yamaguchi

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu slammed out of the Indonesia Masters Super 750 badminton competition subsequent to experiencing a straight game loss in the elimination rounds against Japanese favorite Akane Yamaguchi, on Saturday.

Despite the fact that Sindhu had a better 12-7 head-than head record against the Japanese shuttler going into Friday’s tie, having won both the meetings between the two this year, the Indian was no match to her opponent, losing 13-21 9-21 in an uneven duel that endured only 32 minutes.

Sindhu, was not at her standard best and followed her Japanese rival from the start in both the games.

In the subsequent game, Sindhu had a concise lead before Yamaguchi ruled her opponent all through to seal the issue in support of herself.

The Japanese will presently play the champ of the other elimination round between fourth seed A Seyoung and Thailand’s Phittayaporn Chaiwan.

India’s challenge in the event currently lays on Kidambi Srikanth, who will play third seed Anders Antonsen of Denmark in the men’s singles elimination rounds, later in the day.