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Updated: Jan 22, 2025 23:57 IST
Jakarta [Indonesia], January 22 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medalist shuttler PV Sindhu was eliminated from the Indonesia Masters badminton tournament following a loss in the first round on Wednesday.
Sindhu, the 12th ranked shuttler in the world, lost to world number 32 Nguyen Thuy Linh of Vietnam 22-20, 21-12 within 37 minutes.
The two-time Olympic medallist began the opening game in commanding fashion, taking an 11-4 lead before the mid-game interval.
Despite holding six-game points at 20-14 at one stage, Sindhu could not capitalise as Nguyen Thuy Linh staged a remarkable…