Syed Modi International Live: PV Sindhu beats Tanya Hemanth

Syed Modi International Live: PV Sindhu looks to end title drought- Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has started the Syed Modi International tournament on a positive note. She thrashed opponent Tanya Hemanth in straight sets to progress into the next round. The victory comes as a morale boost for Sindhu after an unexpected semifinal loss at the India Open. Follow Syed Modi International Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.

Game 1: PV Sindhu claims opening set 21-9 against Tanya Hemanth.

Game 2: Sindhu won 21-9

Former world champion PV Sindhu defeated Tanya Hemanth 21-9, 21-9 in just 27 minutes at Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium. It was the 18-year-old shuttler who started brightly at the BWF Super 300 tournament but Sindhu soon showed her composure at 5-5 and then raced towards a comfortable 11-5 lead in the first mid-game interval. After the resumption, Sindhu showed no signs of stopping as she easily took the first game.

The top-seed continued her dominance in the second game and clinched the match without any resistance.

Syed Modi International Live: PV Sindhu storms into second round, thrashes Tanya Hemanth in straight sets- Follow Live Updates

The tournament offers an opportunity for her end title drought which kick starts Tuesday. The 26-year-old from Hyderabad looked well on course to win her first title since the 2019 World Championship triumph last week but left-hander Supanida Katethong of Thailand shattered her hopes with a three-game win at the India Open. Sindhu had last won a BWF title in 2018.

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PV Sindhu vs Tanya Hemanth

PV Sindhu, who had finished runner-up at Swiss Open and World Tour Finals, will hope to turn things around this week when she begins her campaign against compatriot Tanya Hemanth.

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The senior-pro Sindhu hasn’t faced Tanya Hemanth in the national circuit. For the Karnataka youngster lost the Round-of-16 match to USA’s Lauren Lam in straight games. But she will draw inspiration from Supanida. It will be a big test for the youngster.

For Sindhu, it is expected to be smooth sailing. But she will have to fight fatigue as she has been competing constantly. If she manages to go through to the semifinals, she will be itching to settle scores against Supanida, whom she is likely to face again at the semifinals at the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium.

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