ODENSE: India’s double Olympic medalist PV Sindhu, who returned to action after the break, crashed out of the tournament on Friday. Denmark Open Badminton tournament after losing in straight games to world number 8 Korean a seong Women’s singles quarterfinals.
Playing her first tournament after winning the bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics In August, Sindhu could not match her fifth seeded young Korean rival, losing 11-21, 12-21 in 36 minutes.
Sindhu last lost to An Seyong in straight games in the only meeting of her career here two years ago.
The defending world champion, who had taken a break to rejuvenate after a hectic Olympic campaign, could not find a way into the attacking game of the Korean, who was always one step ahead during the competition.
Seong got off to a great start and took a huge seven-point lead till the break in just six minutes and Sindhu could not crack the Korean game.
The Indian tried to control the net but made some unforeseen mistakes, with the Korean showing great athleticism to back everything that was thrown at him.
The Korean dominated the forecourt and played some exceptional shots, including some diving forehand returns, to lead 16-8. In the end, Sindhu netted to give the Korean 10 game points, which sealed the opening game when the Indian missed again.
Sindhu tried to change her strategy by playing the high lift but she was not disciplined enough and slipped 8-11 at the break after going 7-8 at one stage.
After the hiatus it was one-way traffic as An Seong jumped to 20-10 in one stroke. Sindhu saved two match points before committing another mistake.
In men’s singles, Sameer Verma retired from the quarterfinals after losing the first game 17-21 against bronze winner Indonesia’s Tommy Sugiarto at the 2014 World Championships.
Verma entered the quarter-finals on Thursday night after beating world number three Anders Antonsen in straight games.
Coming into the match with a disappointing 1-5 head-to-head count, Sameer showed great athleticism and tactical acumen to defeat silver medalist Antonsen at the 2019 World Championships.
World No. 28 Sameer, who qualified for the 2018 World Tour Finals after winning three titles, produced a sensational performance by beating local hero Antonsen 21-14, 21-18 in a 50-minute men’s singles bout.
it was also for the screen Target Sen. Here in the Super 1000 tournament. Matching the Olympic champion proved to be a very difficult task for him. viktor axelsen As they defeated the Indian 21-15, 21-7 in a one-sided second round contest.
Playing her first tournament after winning the bronze medal in Tokyo Olympics In August, Sindhu could not match her fifth seeded young Korean rival, losing 11-21, 12-21 in 36 minutes.
Sindhu last lost to An Seyong in straight games in the only meeting of her career here two years ago.
The defending world champion, who had taken a break to rejuvenate after a hectic Olympic campaign, could not find a way into the attacking game of the Korean, who was always one step ahead during the competition.
Seong got off to a great start and took a huge seven-point lead till the break in just six minutes and Sindhu could not crack the Korean game.
The Indian tried to control the net but made some unforeseen mistakes, with the Korean showing great athleticism to back everything that was thrown at him.
The Korean dominated the forecourt and played some exceptional shots, including some diving forehand returns, to lead 16-8. In the end, Sindhu netted to give the Korean 10 game points, which sealed the opening game when the Indian missed again.
Sindhu tried to change her strategy by playing the high lift but she was not disciplined enough and slipped 8-11 at the break after going 7-8 at one stage.
After the hiatus it was one-way traffic as An Seong jumped to 20-10 in one stroke. Sindhu saved two match points before committing another mistake.
In men’s singles, Sameer Verma retired from the quarterfinals after losing the first game 17-21 against bronze winner Indonesia’s Tommy Sugiarto at the 2014 World Championships.
Verma entered the quarter-finals on Thursday night after beating world number three Anders Antonsen in straight games.
Coming into the match with a disappointing 1-5 head-to-head count, Sameer showed great athleticism and tactical acumen to defeat silver medalist Antonsen at the 2019 World Championships.
World No. 28 Sameer, who qualified for the 2018 World Tour Finals after winning three titles, produced a sensational performance by beating local hero Antonsen 21-14, 21-18 in a 50-minute men’s singles bout.
it was also for the screen Target Sen. Here in the Super 1000 tournament. Matching the Olympic champion proved to be a very difficult task for him. viktor axelsen As they defeated the Indian 21-15, 21-7 in a one-sided second round contest.
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