Straight-Game Defeat for PV Sindhu in PV Sindhu vs An Se Young, Quarter-Finals at China Masters 2025 - Indian Badminton Player Falls Short
In a thrilling quarter-final match at the China Masters 2025 Super 750 badminton tournament held at the Shenzhen Arena on Friday, September 19, An Se Young emerged victorious against India's PV Sindhu. The match, which lasted 38 minutes, saw An Se Young extend her winning streak against Sindhu to eight games.
The contest began with Sindhu struggling to find her footing, trailing 1-6 in the opening game. Despite a brief comeback that saw her close the gap to 11-14, An Se Young maintained her grip and sealed the opener with a point from Sindhu's error.
In the second game, Sindhu started brightly, taking a 3-2 lead. However, An Se Young quickly regained control, and at the break, she held an 11-7 advantage. After the interval, An Se Young pulled away to a 14-7 lead, a position from which she never relinquished. Sindhu made errors that allowed An Se Young to win the second game 21-13, and the match 2-0 in straight games.
An Se Young's superior deception and variety of play were key factors in her victory. Her cross-court smash in the second game helped her grab eight match points, securing the win comfortably.
This defeat marks Sindhu's eighth consecutive loss to An Se Young. Sindhu is yet to record a single victory against the world number one player.
Interestingly, An Se Young's career record against Sindhu now stands at 16-0. This impressive streak includes her victory at the Paris Games, where she clinched the gold medal.
Despite this loss, Sindhu will look to bounce back in her upcoming matches, aiming to break the dominance of her formidable opponent. An Se Young, on the other hand, will continue her pursuit of further titles, determined to maintain her position at the top of the badminton world.
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