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PV Sindhu seize semifinal spot in Thailand Open
Updated On: 20 May, 2022 04:01 PM IST | Bangkok | PTI
Sindhu eked out a three-game win over world number 1, Akane Yamaguchi of Japan
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PV Sindhu. File Pic/ AFP
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu eked out a three-game win over world number 1 Akane Yamaguchi of Japan to make it to the semifinals of the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament on Friday.
The sixth seeded Indian prevailed 21-15 20-22 21-13 over second seeded Japanese in 51 minutes to set up a clash with Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei of China.
The last time the duo played, the match was marred by controversy with Sindhu being penalised a point by the umpire for delaying tactics during the Badminton Asia Championships semifinals.
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