NEW DELHI: PV Sindhu, a double Olympic medallist, showcased her resilience but ultimately succumbed to the prowess of sixth seed Han Yue from China in a demanding pre-quarterfinal match at the Badminton Asia Championships held in Ningbo, China, on Thursday.
Despite her valiant efforts, Sindhu, who is in search of her top form ahead of the Paris Olympics, battled fiercely for an hour and nine minutes before conceding defeat with a scoreline of 18-21, 21-13, 17-21 against Yue.