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Sindhu’s dream of ending title drought at Malaysia Masters shattered | Scoop
P.V. Sindhu reaches for the shuttlecock in the women’s singles final at the Malaysia Masters, where she was beaten by China’s Wang Zhiyi. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, May 26, 2024
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Sindhu’s dream of ending title drought at Malaysia Masters shattered

India’s former world number one falls to China’s Wang Zhiyi 16-21, 21-5, 21-16

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Adam Zamri
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8:20 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – Former world number one P.V. Sindhu saw her hopes of ending a two-year title drought shattered after a defeat to China’s Wang Zhiyi in the women’s singles final at the Malaysia Masters today.

Despite having secured the title twice before, in 2013 and 2016, Sindhu could not replicate her past success as she struggled against Zhiyi’s resurgence.

After a gruelling 79-minute battle at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, Zhiyi emerged victorious with a scoreline of 16-21, 21-5, 21-16.

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Zhiyi celebrating after becoming Malaysia Masters champion in the women’s singles. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, May 26, 2024

“It’s certainly disappointing. Nonetheless, I need to draw positives from this tournament and match. I’ve noticed significant improvements, which is encouraging,” said Sindhu.

“Every match presents a learning opportunity. Each opponent is unique, offering valuable insights for future encounters.

“I’ll confer with my coach, make necessary adjustments, and return stronger.”

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Rin Iwanaga (left) and Kie Nakanishi embrace after winning the women’s doubles final. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, May 26, 2024

In the women’s doubles, Japan’s Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi lived up to expectations, securing the title after a hard-fought contest against South Korea’s Shin Seung-chan and Lee Yu-lim. 

The Japanese duo prevailed 17-21, 21-19, 21-18 in a thrilling 96-minute encounter.

Meanwhile, in the men’s doubles, Denmark’s Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen won the final with ease, defeating South Korea’s Na Sung-seung and Jin Yong 21-18, 21-14. – May 26, 2024

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Astrup and Rasmussen celebrating after winning the men’s doubles final. – Abdul Razak Latif/Scoop pic, May 26, 2024

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