Denmark Open Super 1000: PV Sindhu crashes out in quarterfinals, Sameer Verma retires to end India’s campaign

Denmark Open: PV Sindhu lost to Korean An Seyoung in the women’s quarterfinals while Sameer Verma retired hurt from his men’s singles last-8 match against Indonesian Tommy Sugiarto on Friday.

PV Sindhu just couldn’t match her fifth-seeded young Korean rival An Seyoung and thus, lost in straight games (AFP Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSPV Sindhu lost 11-21 12-21 in 36 minutes against world no 8 An SeyoungThe Denmark Open Super 1000 tournament was Sindhu’s first since winning the bronze at Tokyo 2020Sameer Verma retired hurt from his quarterfinal vs Tommy Sugiarto after losing the first game 21-17

India’s campaign in the Denmark Open Super 1000 tournament came to a disappointing end on Friday after PV Sindhu lost in the quarterfinals and Sameer Verma retired hurt from his last-8 match in Odense.

Returning to action after Tokyo 2020, India’s double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu lost in straight games to world no 8 Korean An Seyoung in the women’s singles quarterfinals while Sameer Verma’s dream run ended in the second game of his match against Tommy Sugiarto of Indonesia.

Sindhu couldn’t match her fifth-seeded young Korean rival, going down 11-21 12-21 in 36 minutes. Sindhu had also lost to An Seyoung in straight games the last time they clashed two years ago in their only career meeting.

The reigning world champion, who had taken a break to rejuvenate after a hectic Olympics campaign, just couldn’t find a way across the attacking game of the Korean, who was always a step ahead during the contest.

An Seyoung made a superb start and took just six minutes to grab a massive seven-point lead at the break with Sindhu unable to find a crack in the Korean’s game. The Indian tried to control the net but committed few unforced errors with the Korean showing great athleticism to return everything thrown at her.

The Korean dominated the forecourt and played some exceptional shots, including a few diving forehand returns, to lead 16-8. In the end, Sindhu netted to give 10 game points to the Korean, who sealed the opening game when the Indian erred again.

Sindhu tried to change her tactics by playing high lifts but she was not disciplined enough and paid the ultimate price for it.

World No. 28 Verma on the other hand, was trailing 0-1 after losing the first game 21-17 in 24 minutes and just couldn’t continue any further due to an injury. (With PTI inputs)

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