Olympic doubles medalist PV Sindhu lifted the Singapore Open Super 500 trophy after defeating China’s Wang Zhi Yi in an intense women’s singles final on Sunday. In a title clash full of missteps, Sindhu managed to stay strong in key moments to beat 22-year-old Wang, the defending Asian Championships gold medalist. The final score is 21-9 11-21 21-15 in favor of India.
The 27-year-old from Hyderabad entered the match 1-0 against Wang, having beaten the Chinese in their only meeting at this year’s All England Championships.
Sindhu put on another great performance to claim the third world tour title of the season.
Toss plays an important role in the match with drifting in the lobby making life difficult for the shuttles. Wang’s side decision put her in an advantageous position as she competed against drift after the final swing was over.
However, Sindhu managed to limit the errors and keep her nerve to win in the end.
After losing the first two points, Sindhu used his ability to get the shuttle early, play some excellent corner returns, and create winner after winner to take the lead in during the opening match.
Competing against drift allows the Indian to hit her shots even when Wang hits wide and long. Sindhu collected 11 points in a row on the way to launch mid-game with a score of 11-2.
The Indian tennis player held on after continuing to quickly end the opening match.
Game two, however, became a forgettable affair for Sindhu as Wang, now on the better side of the court, showed her strength.
The Chinese soon took the lead 11-3 after Sindhu continued to throw a long stretch.
Sindhu tried to use a spinning net and take advantage of the space on the field to come back, but too few points came as Wang continued to take the lead.
With the score 8-15, Sindhu lost to the opponent on the weak stage. In the end, a jump smash netted Wang 10 big game points, and she redeemed it on her second attempt to return to massive success.
The match came to life in the deciding section as the duo played some protracted rallies.
While Wang appeared to be attacked initially, Sindhu was patient and after the first skirmish 5-5, played a great smash and then ended a long rally with a drop. gorgeous makes her opponent lie on the floor.
The Indian took a five-point advantage this time around after making another great cross-court hit from a deep forehand angle.
Returning to the better side after the last substitution ended, Wang reduced the deficit to 11-12 with Sindhu’s foul.
However, the Indians managed to establish a four-point advantage with a good follow-up shot. Wang played some great drop shots and pushed holds and camouflaged to breathe down the Indians’ necks.
However, a vigilant Sindhu produced a strike back to her opponent’s forehand to move to 18-14 before Wang sent one into the net.
Just two points away, Sindhu hit a long shot before unleashing a smash to end the intense rally and claim five match points.
Wang hit wide as Sindhu threw his arms up in the air in celebration.
The race for the title will be a big boost for Sindhu, who will lead the Indian team at the Commonwealth Games, which kicks off July 28 in Birmingham.
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This is her third title of the season – having won two Super 300 crowns at Syed Modi International and the Swiss Open – and an addition to her wardrobe featuring one gold, two silver and multiple bronze medals from World Championships in addition to two Olympic medals.
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