Wang downs Sindhu to break Indian hearts at badminton worlds
NEW DELHI: China’s world number three Wang Zhi Yi overcame severe cramps to down Indian star P.V. Sindhu and reach the quarter-finals of the badminton world championships on Thursday.
India's P.V. Sindhu was defeated by China's Wang Zhi Yi at the badminton world championships Thursday. The top seeds, An Se-young of South Korea and defending champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan also advanced to the quarter-finals, but Wang's match was particularly notable. Despite suffering from severe cramps in the deciding game, Wang managed to beat ninth-seeded Sindhu 21-11, 15-21, 21-17.
The Chinese player visibly struggled as she slipped and winced in pain before receiving treatment for her cramps. In the subsequent point, Wang fell flat on the court in relief and joy. Wang acknowledged the challenge of the match, stating, "That moment I just told myself to keep going. Never give up - that's it." Sindhu, however, remained skeptical about Wang's claimed injury, suggesting it might have been a strategy or her unique gameplay style.
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