The Indian pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand are on a roll at the Singapore Open 2024. After defeating World No. 2 in the Round of 16 on Thursday, Treesa and Gayatri pulled off yet another upset on Friday when they beat World No. 6 Kim So Yeong and Kong Hee Yong in the quarter finals. The Indian pair came from a set down to beat the Korean pair 18-21, 21-19 and 24-22. Courtesy of the win, the pair kept Indian hopes alive in the competition and will play in the semi-finals on Saturday.
Strong start from South Korean opponents
The start wasn’t ideal for Treesa-Gayatri as the South Korean pair came out all guns blazing in the first set. In spite of the Indian pair fighting until the end in the first set, Kim So Yeong and Kong Hee Yong opened up a 3-point lead and won the game.
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Treesa-Gayatri fights back
Treesa and Gayatri put up a much-improved display in the second set, as rallies started going in favour of the Indians. The Indian duo were the superior team in front of the nets too, as the South Korean duo failed to close the two-point gap. Gayatri was especially impressive with her play in front of the nets, as they won the second set and tied the game 1-1.
Pulsating finish to an entertaining match
With all to play for in the final set, both pairs went neck-to-neck right from the start. The South Korean pair saved three match points during the set, but it was the Indians who had the last laugh. Treesa-Gayatri persevered to win the tie 24-22.
