Japan Open 2019 Quarter Finals, PV Sindhu vs Akane Yamaguchi: PV Sindhu went down to Akane Yamaguchi in the quarterfinals
Japan Open 2019 Quarter Finals, PV Sindhu vs Akane Yamaguchi Highlights: In a repeat of Indonesia Open final last week, PV Sindhu went down to Akane Yamaguchi in Japan Open badminton tournament quarterfinals on Friday. The Indian shuttler lost the Indonesia Open final to the Japanese and failed to get past the Japanese opponent again in a span of five days. She crashed out of the competition 18-21, 15-21.
Men’s doubles quarterfinals also ended in a loss for the Indian pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. Local favourites Takeshi Kamura and Keigo Sonoda won the clash 21-19, 21-18 to leave Sai Praneeth as the only Indian left in the competition.
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Sai Praneeth is the only Indian shuttler to make it to the semifinals as PV Sindhu and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty crash in their respective quarterfinal matches.
Post-mid-game break hasn't gone in the Indian pair's favour with the Japanese winning five of the six points. Kamura-Sonoda are rushing towards the next round of the tournament.
The Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty manage to go into the second interval with a tender lead of one point.
And there goes the lead! The second game has been a series of smashes but the Japanese pair snatch the lead back from Rankiredd-Shetty before the mid-game break
Even though Rankireddy-Shetty have a point's lead, their opponent, with the crowd's support look confident and in control of their game. It's a tough battle for the Indian pair
After taking the initial lead and going into the 1st interval with a difference of four points, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty lose the opening game to local favourites 19-21
After the initial, strong lead, the Japanese pair have done well to fight back and it can be anyone's game now. Kamura-Sonoda look more confident now.
Silly errors, pressure creeping in as the Indian pair lose points to Kamura-Sonoda, who have levelled the opening game at 16-16.
Smart and quick reaction by Shetty as they claim another point at the end of a rally. The Indian shuttlers are using their height to their advantage, even though the local favourites are fighting back
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty rush into the mid-game break with a four point lead over the Japanese pair in men's doubles.
The Indian pair of Rankireddy-Shetty has taken an early lead against the Japanese duo. Long rallies are already underway and the Indian duo look confident
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty take on local favourites Takeshi Kamura and Keigo Sonoda in men's doubles quarterfinals
PV Sindhu goes down to Akane Yamaguchi second time in five days The Indian shuttler loses 18-21, 15-21 in the Japan Open quarterfinals.
Yamaguchi is now racing towards the semifinals. Sindhu is five-points and a game behind. On top of that, Sindhu has now used up both her challenges. Difficult to fight back from here
Sindhu tries desperately to force her way into the match but Yamaguchi is letting no space for the Indian shuttler. Sindhu needs a streak of points now to survive in the match as well as tournament.
Yamaguchi goes into the mid-game break with a four-point advantage.Sindhu is playing a brilliant game but Yamaguchi is the better player of the two.
Yamaguchi has hacked it. She returns the favours and claims the point to snatch the lead back in the second game.
Sindhu has managed to level the second game at 6-6. She is attacking Yamaguchi's backhand and that has worked so far for the Indian.
Early errors from PV Sindhu sees her hand the first few points to the Japanese opponent on a plate. Yamaguchi is all over the place. If Sindhu manages to win this game, it is possible that Yamaguchi might be too tired for the decider
A thrilling opening game of women's singles quarterfinals is underway. Sindhu manages to save two match points but Yamaguchi wins by three points
A 29-shot rally! PV Sindhu sends multiple shots but Yamaguchi manages to reach them all! What a crazy match taking place at the moment!
Yamaguchi doesn't only manage to level the opening game but also overtakes Sindhu to make the score 16-14 in her favour.
A smash from Yamaguchi, who is successfully bridging the gap between the two. Sindhu looks like the pressure is getting to her, making avoidable mistakes
Sindhu calls for a challenge but doesn't win it. The point goes to the Japanese shuttler, who is looking for a comeback now.
PV Sindhu goes into the 1st interval with a four-point lead over Yamaguchi. The Indian uses her attack and drop shots well to take a 11-7 lead into the interval. After the first mid-game break, Sindhu needs to maintain the lead, something she struggled at in Indonesia Open
Sindhu is getting in the groove as she wins back-to-back points to take a four-point lead. What a thrilling match underway
The first two-point lead of the game and it is in favour of Sindhu, who makes it 6-4 with a brilliant stroke. Yamaguchi fails to match the pace in the 25-shot rally.
Every point counts and the two shuttlers are making sure they give a hard fight for each of them. Great smashes, defence by both of them as each responds to a lost point by claiming the next. Match level at 3-3
PV Sindhu vs Akane Yamaguchi in Japan Open quarterfinals is now underway. Sindhu claims the first point but Yamaguchi responds by taking the next.
PV Sindhu takes the court against the Indonesia Open champion. Two the shuttlers are now warming. Match to begin any moment now
Okuhara comes from a game down to beat Jindapol 16-21, 21-16, 21-19. PV Sindhu is up now against Indonesia Open winner Yamaguchi
It won't be wrong to say that Yamaguchi is the favourite to win today, having beaten the star Indian shuttler just five days ago at an even bigger level. Sindhu can take confidence from the head-to-head record with her leading Yamaguchi 10-5.
A little while longer before PV SIndhu takes the court as Okuhara's quarterfinal clash goes into decider. After Sindhu's clash, Indian shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty take the court in men's doubles
Sai Praneeth storms into semifinals with 21-12, 21-15 victory over T Sugiarto of Indonesia. Sindhu will fight to join Praneeth in the semifinals very shortly now
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