Tokyo Olympics Badminton LIVE – PV Sindhu ousted in Olympic Semifinals, wonder-girl Tai Tzu defeats the Indian 21-18, 21-12: In an majot heartbreak for the Indian sports fans, PV Sindhu has lost out in the Semi-Finals of Tokyo Olympics. Sindhu could not match the pace and stokes of her nemesis Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei and lost in straight sets 21-18, 21-12. Sindhu will now play for bronze on Sunday vs He Bing Jiao of China – Follow all LIVE UPDATES
Tokyo Olympics Badminton LIVE – PV Sindhu ousted in Olympic Semifinals: The Indian shuttler matched her opponent shot for shot, but it did not prove to be enough as Tzu-Ying ended up taking the first game 21-18. Sindhu needed to win the next game to stay alive in the semi-final. The number two seed Tzu-Ying continued from where she left off in the first game and despite Sindhu throwing her best shots, it was not enough and the Indian shuttler lost the semi-final clash in straight games. The entire match lasted for 40 minutes.
On Friday, Sindhu had stormed into the semi-finals of the women’s singles event after defeating Japan’s number four seed Akane Yamaguchi in the quarterfinals.
Sindhu defeated Yamaguchi 21-13, 22-20. The quarterfinal clash between Sindhu and Yamaguchi had lasted for 56 minutes.
Game & Match to Tai Tzu Ying as she beat PV Sindhu in straight games by 21-18, 21-12
Tokyo Olympics Badminton: PV Sindhu ousted in Olympic Semifinals, wonder-girl Tai Tzu defeats the Indian 21-18, 21-12
PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu-Ying LIVE – 2ND GAME TO TAI TZU 21-12
- 12-21
- 9-16 – Sindhu needs to show some intensity
- 16-8 – Tai Tzu is now literally toying with the tall Indian
- 14-8 – Beautiful cross court half smash – she is using the angles well
- 13-7 for TAI TZU – It’s hard to stop her now. She is getting very agressive
- 11-7 fro Tai Tzu – 4 point advantage Tai has & its getting difficult for Sindhu to match her pace and stokes
- 9-6 in favor of Tai Tzu, Sindhu needs something very special here
- 2-2 Tai Tzu has now got her full range of shots
- Will be difficult for Sindhu from this point now to beat Tai Tzu
Tokyo Olympics Badminton: PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu-Ying LIVE – 1ST GAME to Tai Tzu Ying 21-18
- 21-18 First Game to TAI TZU, Indian led the opening game but still lost in the end
- 20-18 to Tai Tzu, she has made a brilliant comeback
- 17-16 to Sindhu here. Indian again has a advantage
- 15-16 – What a beautiful drop, Sindhu doesnt have answer to that
- Indian needs some quick points here @ it is 16-14
- 15-14 Sindhu once again in slender lead
- 14-13 in favor of Sindhu but just as Tai Tzu has started playing much better now
- 10-11 – Two quick points for Tai Tzu
- 11-8 at the break here for the Indian, we must say Sindhu is looking a better player here. Very less mistakes she has made
- 8-10 for Tai Tzu what deception by the Chinese tAIPEI player
- 10-7 Sindhu is keeping her lead intact here, hanging on.
- 7-9 Beautiful backhand smash by Tai Tzu
- 9-6 What a great rally and PV Sindhu gets a lucky net chord
- 6-8 – Tai Tzu is fighting back
- 8-4 for Sindhu
- 7-4 in favor of Sindhu here. Indian has made confident start here
Can Sindhu make it to her 2nd consecutive Olympic Finals and create history for the Indian sports? Yes, no Indian individual sports person ever has achieved what PV Sindhu can achieve by beating Tai Tzu-Ying of Chinese Taipei in the Semi-Finals of TOKYO Olympics. No Indian has ever played two Olympic Finals in Individual sports and Sindhu can do the same – Follow Sindhu vs Tai Tzu LIVE Updates on InsideSport.co @ 3:15 PM
@4:00PM PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu-Ying LIVE – Battle Starts between the two big stars of World Badminton – Can the Indian buck the trend of losing to Tai-Tzu – Follow live
@3:50PM- PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu-Ying LIVE: Players are on court – NO. 6 Seed PV Sindhu vs No. 2 Seed Tai Tzu Ying – MATCH About to start
@3:45PM- PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu-Ying LIVE – Big day for India, Big day for PV Sindhu all is set, just check what our champion is saying before the match –
“I have really worked hard for this and I am completely focused and preparing for the next match. Tai Tzu is a difficult player, I will try my best to put it across her” – Sindhu was quoted by BWF
@3:30PM – PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu-Ying LIVE: It can be turn out to be a big Classic today. One the world’s most attacking women player and 2nd the most deceptive – follow all live updates as the two legends of game are ready for the TOKYO OLYMPICS SEMIFINALS – Follow live updates
@3:25PM – PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu-Ying LIVE – Chen Yu-Fei is He Bing Jiao has gone into Game 3, so Sindhu has to wait for her turn.
@3:20PM – PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu-Ying LIVE – Sindhu can become India’s Greatest Olympian ever if she can win today – Big records are waiting for her, CHECK OUT
Tokyo Olympics Badminton: How Sindhu can create history?
- Sindhu can become 1st Indian two play two Finals of Olympics in Individual Sports
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Technically Bindra also has played two finals – But that FINAL had 8 players and he finished 4th.
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Bindra won 1 Gold and was 4th in Other Final
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Wrestler Sushil Kumar has won two medals but played only 1 FINALS
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SO SINDHU will be 1st to play TWO Finals if she can beat Tai-Tzu today
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She will also become the First Indian FEMALE to win TWO Olympic MEDALS
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Sindhu will also be the first Indian ever to win two SILVER MEDALS in individual sports taking over Sushil Kumar’s Bronze and Silver winnings in Wrestling
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If she goes to on win GOLD, she will join and surpass Abhinav Bindra as 1st ever Sportsperson to WIN a gold & a silver in OLYMPIC GAMES.
@3:15PM – Women Singles Badminton SemiFinals LIVE: Sindhu & Tai-Tzu can be seen warming up here. Sindhu looking focussed, coach Park giving last minute tips
@3:00PM – PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu-Ying LIVE – The semifinals will be played on Court1. Currently on the same court Chen Yu-Fei is He Bing Jiao in another semi-finals. Once this match finish – on the same court Sindhu vs Tai Tzu will be played @ approximately at 3.15 – 3.30PM
@2:50PM – PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu-Ying LIVE: What changes we can see in Sindhu’s game, which is making her so confindent on the court –
- She is looking fitter than before. This is allowing her to move fast, recover fast & most importantly come under the shuttle fast
- Sindhu is hitting harder than before. Sindhu certainly has added zing to her smashes and its working for her
- Most importantly Sindhu is more relaxed and composed, more sure about herself.
@2:40PM – PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu-Ying LIVE – HEAD to HEAD is important compoent. If someone has given Sindhu hard time on a badminton court it is Tai Tzu Ying.
- 18 times both have met each other and Sindhu trails her opponent 5-13
- RIO Olympics – Sindhu was the one who defeated Tai Tzu and ended up winning Silver medal, can she do the same this time?
@2:30PM – PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu-Ying LIVE – Big day for India, Big day for PV Sindhu all is set, just check what our champion is saying before the match –
“I have really worked hard for this and I am completely focused and preparing for the next match. Tai Tzu is a difficult player, I will try my best to put it across her” – Sindhu was quoted by BWF
PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu-Ying LIVE in Women’s Singles Semi-Finals, Can Sindhu make it to her 2nd consecutive Olympic Finals, Follow LIVE Updates
Sindhu vs Tai-Tzu LIVE – How Sindhu can create history?
- Sindhu can become 1st Indian two play two Finals of Olympics in Individual Sports
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Technically Bindra also has played two finals – But that FINAL had 8 players and he finished 4th.
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Bindra won 1 Gold and was 4th in Other Final
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Wrestler Sushil Kumar has won two medals but played only 1 FINALS
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SO SINDHU will be 1st to play TWO Finals if she can beat Tai-Tzu today
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She will also become the First Indian FEMALE to win TWO Olympic MEDALS
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Sindhu will also be the first Indian ever to win two SILVER MEDALS in individual sports taking over Sushil Kumar’s Bronze and Silver winnings in Wrestling
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If she goes to on win GOLD, she will join and surpass Abhinav Bindra as 1st ever Sportsperson to WIN a gold & a silver in OLYMPIC GAMES.
Sindhu vs Tai-Tzu LIVE – HEAD TO HEAD between two legends of World Badminton
The duo has faced off each other 18 times in their career & Sindhu trails her opponent 5-13 in head-to-head battles. But the soothing part is Sindhu’s improving record against her most difficult opponent & also her win against Tai-Tzu at Rio Olympics
- Sindhu defeated Tai-Tzu at Rio Olympics
- Sindhu has improved her record by winning 2 of the last 5 matches against Tai-Tzu
LAST MEETING: The two players had last met at HSBC BWF World Tour 2020 and that time PV Sindhu had lost to Tai Tzu Ying in straight games- 16-21, 16-21. She will be hoping for a turnaround in her bid to enter the GOLD MEDAL match.
Sindhu vs Tai Tzu LIVE – PV Sindhu & Tai-Tzu’s ROAD to Tokyo Olympic SemiFinals – Sindhu is in a super-smashing form at the Olympics. The Indian ace is yet to drop a game in four matches she has played so far at the Tokyo Games.
On other hand, Tai Tzu Ying had lost the opening game of her campaign against Intanon in the quarterfinals but maintained a clean sheet at group stages.
Overall be ready for a very very close and intriguing encounter.
Tokyo Olympics Badminton: In the last 5 meetings, PV Sindhu has raised her game to 3-2 but lost the last two fixtures- check out
HSBC BWF World Tour 2020
Tai Tzu Ying defeats PV Sindhu 21-16, 24-26, 21-17
Perodua Malaysia Masters 2020
Tai Tzu Ying beat PV Sindhu 21-16, 21-16
Total BWF Championships 2019
PV Sindhu beat Tai Tzu Ying 21-12, 21-13, 19-21
Total BWF World Championships 2019
PV Sindhu wins 12-21, 23-21, 21-19 over Tai Tzu Ying
HSBC BWF World Tour Finals 2018
PV Sindhu defeats Tai Tzu Ying 14-21, 21-16 and 21-18
Where to watch PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu Ying semi-finals live in India?
The PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu Ying Tokyo Olympics badminton women’s singles semi-finals will be telecast live on the Sony TEN 2, Sony TEN 2 HD, Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD TV channels in India. Sony TEN 3, Sony TEN 3 HD, Sony TEN 4 and Sony TEN 4 HD will broadcast Tokyo 2020 in regional languages. Live streaming of the PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu Ying semi-final will also be available on Sony Liv.
Match Details: PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu-Ying (Badminton- Women’s Singles- semi-final)
Time: 2:30 PM IST
Date: 31-07-2021
Venue: Musashino Forest Plaza Court 1
Tokyo Olympics Badminton: PV Sindhu ousted in Olympic Semifinals, wonder-girl Tai Tzu defeats the Indian 21-18, 21-12
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