PV Sindhu’s Remarkable Comeback
In an enthralling match at the French Open Super 750 tournament in Rennes, PV Sindhu, the Indian badminton sensation, exhibited her resilience and exceptional skills as she overcame world No 7 Gregoria Mariska Tunjung. It marked the second time in two weeks that Sindhu fought back from a game down to secure a victory against the formidable opponent.
PV Sindhu, who recently re-entered the top 10 in the world rankings following her remarkable performances in the European swing, didn’t have the best start in this encounter. However, she refused to concede and bounced back in an engaging three-game match. The final scoreline read 12-21, 21-18, 21-15, after 69 minutes of intense gameplay.
One of those days when you run the damn engine on fumes because there was definitely no fuel left in the tank towards the end!! 😮💨
— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) October 24, 2023
A win is a win, and I'll take it! Had to draw every last bit of energy ❤️💪 pic.twitter.com/zgvgrUmwPC
This win sets up another showdown with Thailand’s Supanida Katethong, whom Sindhu now holds a 4-2 head-to-head record against, just as she faced her in Odense recently.
On the men’s doubles front, the newly crowned world No 1 duo, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, showcased their dominance. Making their first appearance after ascending to the top of the world rankings following their historic Asian Games victory, Satwik-Chirag delivered a solid performance. They secured a convincing victory of 21-13, 21-13 against world No 33 duo Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar from France.
Satwik-Chirag: World No 1 Domination
The Indian pair, fondly known as Satwik-Chirag, had withdrawn from the Denmark Open last week but displayed no signs of rustiness in their performance. Their upcoming challenge involves competing against their idols, Indonesian stalwarts Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan. Notably, Satwik and Chirag are the defending champions at this event and have a level head-to-head record of 3-3 against the Indonesian duo, known as the “Daddies.”
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As for the headlining battle, PV Sindhu extended her dominance over Gregoria Mariska Tunjung, adding another victory to her record. Coming into the match with a 9-2 head-to-head lead, Sindhu showcased her competitive spirit and won the last three encounters against Tunjung. It was indeed a match that demanded every bit of energy from Sindhu, who acknowledged her determination in a post-match tweet.
PV Sindhu’s French Open Triumph
Sindhu’s victory was a testament to her unwavering resolve, especially after a tiring week in Odense. She faced a difficult start as Tunjung dominated the first game. However, as the match progressed, Sindhu demonstrated her exceptional ability to shift gears and outmaneuver her opponent.
In the decider, Sindhu maintained her composure, securing an 11-7 lead before turning the match in her favor. The errors from Tunjung’s side were capitalized upon by Sindhu, and she surged to victory from the far side of the court.
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In women’s doubles action, the Indian pairing of Rutaparna Panda and Swetaparna Panda faced a formidable Chinese duo, Li Yi Jing and Luo Xu Min, but they couldn’t secure a win, losing in straight games with a score of 21-6, 21-16.
The French Open continues to witness exciting badminton action as players like Srikanth Kidambi and Lakshya Sen gear up for their campaigns in the men’s singles category.
