P.V. Sindhu Defeats World's No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi at BWF Championship

Paris, Aug 28 (PTI) P.V. Sindhu, a seasoned Olympian with two medals to her name, delivered a remarkable performance by defeating China's world number two, Wang Zhi Yi, with scores of 21-19, 21-15. This victory propels Sindhu into the quarterfinals of the BWF World Championships as of Thursday.

Sindhu, currently ranked 15th in the world, has previously clinched the world title in Basel back in 2019. She required a mere 48 minutes to secure this triumph in the pre-quarterfinals.

As a five-time World Championships medallist, Sindhu began with aggressive tactics, landing precise attacks to capture the first game at 21-19, while Wang seemed subdued in her defensive play.

The Indian ace maintained her advantage throughout the second game, ultimately sealing the contest. This latest victory enhances her head-to-head record against Wang to 3-2.

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