PV Sindhu's China Open campaign ends in heartbreak
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu was eliminated from the China Open in the second round after a close match against Chen Yufei. Despite the loss, Sindhu showed strong form following her recent victory at the Japan Open.
Why it matters
The match highlights the competitive nature of international badminton and the fluctuating performance of top-tier athletes.
PV Sindhu's impressive run came to an end at the China Open after the Indian badminton star suffered a hard-fought second-round defeat to home favourite and world No. 4 Chen Yufei on Thursday.Sindhu lost 21-16, 20-22, 18-21 in a gripping contest that lasted nearly 90 minutes. The defeat came just days after she ended a long title drought by winning the Japan Open, arriving in China with renewed confidence.The opening game was closely contested, with Sindhu fighting back from 7-13 to level the score at 16-16 before winning five straight points to take the game 21-16.Chen responded in dramatic fashion in the second game.
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