PV Sindhu BWF World Championships Highlights: Sindhu's World Championships run ends after suffering loss in the QF

Putri Wardani managed to get the better of PV Sindhu in the crucial juncture of the game and in-turn edged out the Indian in the quarter-final encounter with the score of 21-14, 13-21, and 21-16. Heartbreak for the Indian but PV Sindhu will surely see the tournament in good light.

Wardani first delivers long and then makes an error while serving. The Indonesian leads 17-16 in Game 3.

An unforced error and Sindhu could rue this point. It was an easy pass but she hit the net. Wardani is 14-11 up in Game 3.

Both Sindhu and Wardani are exhibiting exceptional athleticism on the court. However, Wardani has proven to be more nimble in Game 3. She leads 11-9 in Game 3.

The Indonesian has suddenly upped the intensity and making Sindhu shuffle both directions. Sindhu however still carries a slender lead of 9-8.

Sindhu has quickly turned the tide against Wardani. It is great defense from Sindhu, she has found a way to counter the Indonesian’s aggressive style. Sindhu leads 6-4 in Game 3.

The longest rally of the match, which went till 31 shots, has ended with a smash from Sindhu. The Indian is won’t let this slip away easily. Wardani leads 4-3 in Game 3.

The Indonesian has certainly upped the aggressive work rate. She is looking to close down points from the outset, and in the process has taken a 3-0 lead over Sindhu in Game 3.

There you have it. Sindhu takes the game 2 21-13 and pushes the match to the deciding game 3. The momentum is with the Indian, can she make it count and progress to the semi-final?

Sindhu has taken a massive lead of 18-8 in Game 2. She needs to win the remaining three points to send the match into the deciding game.

So far so good for the Indian in Game 2. She needs to keep this flow going and win the game to push the match to the decider. Sindhu is 15-6 up in Game 2.

PV Sindhu leading the Game 2 11-6. But, it is a game of bare margins.

Sindhu has come charged up in the second game. She is 10-3 up over Wardani in the second game. Can she continue her dominance and win the game?

It has been a good response from the Indian in the second game. Sindhu is 8-3 up in game 2.

It is 2-2 in Game 2. Sindhu needs to bring out her A game to put Wardani under pressure.

Putri Wardani has won Game 1 21-14. Sindhu needs to made adjustments in order to bring the match to level terms in Game 2.

The Indian will have to quickly find her feet. Wardani is now 19-10 up over Sindhu in Game 1.

Sindhu is finding it hard to adjust to the nimble movement of the Indonesian. Wardani has quickly moved to 16-9. Can Sindhu stage a comeback in Game 1?

Sindhu needs to find a way to win the rally points. So, far it is Wardani, who has had a certain edge in winning such points. Wardani is 11-7 up in Game 1.

Wardani’s level has so far not dropped. She is constantly attacking and has taken a 9-6 lead over the Indian.

Sindhu has quickly ended Wardani’s edge and it is 6-6 in the first game now.

The game of badminton moves very quickly and Wardani has taken a 6-3 lead over Sindhu in the first game.

The match has begun. Putri wins the first point but Sindhu quickly equalises. it is 1-1 in the first game.

Both PV Sindhu and Putri Wardani have made their way to the court. The players are warming up. It is set to be an interesting contest.

The pair of Gicquel/Delrue have done it. They defeated the Chinese pair 21-19, 21-18 to advance to the semi-final of the mixed doubles category. The wait is now almost over as Sindhu’s match is up next.

The French nationals are just two points away from beating the Chinese and advancing to the semi-final. Stay at the space at Sindhu’s match is up next.

The French pair of Gicquel/Delrue are 15-13 up over the Chinese pair of Zhang/Cheng in the mixed doubles quarter-finals. Can they wrap this up in the second game itself.

Gicquel/Delrue of France win the first game 21-19 against the Chinese pair of Zhang/Cheng in the mixed doubles quarter-finals. After this match, we will have Sindhu taking the court.