PV Sindhu, the two-time Olympic medallist, bowed out of the Denmark Open Super 750 badminton tournament after a hard-fought quarterfinal match against Gregoria Mariska Tunjung of Indonesia on October 18, 2024. The match ended with a score of 13-21, 21-16, 9-21 in favour of Tunjung, bringing an end to India’s campaign at the tournament.
Another loss for PV Sindhu
Sindhu started the match strongly, but Tunjung quickly took control, winning the first game convincingly with a score of 13-21. Sindhu fought back in the second game, winning 21-16, but Tunjung dominated the third game, finishing it with a score of 9-21. The match lasted nearly an hour, with Tunjung showcasing her dominance throughout.
Tunjung’s Dominance
Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, ranked eighth in the world, was in top form, displaying precise and powerful shots that kept Sindhu on the back foot. Tunjung’s ability to maintain her lead and close out the match in the third game was a testament to her skill and composure under pressure.
PV Sindhu goes down fighting in the quarter finals of the Denmark Open!🇮🇳
She lost in three sets to Indonesia's Gregoria Tunjung.
Scores: 13-21, 21-16, 9-21#Badminton #SKIndianSports pic.twitter.com/CDGzFChUr9
— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) October 18, 2024
Impact on India’s Campaign
Sindhu’s exit marks the end of India’s campaign at the Denmark Open. Despite her early success in the tournament, including a victory over world number seven Han Yue in the round of 16, Sindhu was unable to advance further. The loss is a setback for Sindhu, who has had a challenging season so far.
As Sindhu reflects on her performance, she will undoubtedly be looking to regroup and prepare for future tournaments. Her determination and resilience have been key to her success, and fans will be eager to see her bounce back stronger in upcoming competitions.
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