Sindhu Loses to Wang Zhi Yi, Ending China Record
· Sports · India Today, Indian Express, NDTV Sports
PV Sindhu was defeated 11-21, 21-15, 17-21 by Wang Zhi Yi in the Round of 16 at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi. The loss ended Sindhu's 8‑0 record against Chinese players at this level. The match, held at Indira Gandhi Stadium, lasted 88 minutes and was the first defeat for Sindhu to a Chinese shuttler. With her exit, India's singles campaign at the home championships concluded, following earlier knock‑outs of Unnati Hooda and Lakshya Sen.
Why it matters
Sindhu's defeat ends her streak against China and ends India's singles hopes in the event, affecting the country’s standing in world badminton and the athlete’s medal prospects.
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