Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has entered her second straight Olympics semi-final after defeating Japanese fourth seed Akane Yamaguchi in the badminton quarter-final at the Tokyo Olympics.
Sindhi absolutely dominated her rival absorbing some early pressure and building up a massive lead of 11-6 in the first game.
Yamaguchi did her best to fight back cutting down Sindhu's lead and drawing even with her on points towards the end, but Sindhu managed to ride the momentum and win the second game 22-20, sealing her ticket in the semi-finals.
Here's how netizens reacted to Sindhu's win and the potential prospect of another medal.
Played like a true champion ð¸ð¥
— Delhi Capitals (Stay Home. Wear Double Masksð·) (@DelhiCapitals) July 30, 2021
A hard-fought win sees @Pvsindhu1 beat ð¯ðµ's Akane Yamaguchi and progress to the semi-finals ð¤©ð
P.S. She still hasn't dropped a game ð¯#PVSindhu #Cheer4India #Tokyo2020 https://t.co/pVnJAdJkpp
What a match, What a win!!
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) July 30, 2021
Pride of India PV Sindhu has stormed her way into the semi-finals of #Tokyo2020
Go for Gold Queen @Pvsindhu1 pic.twitter.com/ZBumgXyHaL
What an incredible performance!
— Vanathi Srinivasan (@VanathiBJP) July 30, 2021
Another medal assured for India by @Pvsindhu1.
PV Sindhu has stormed her way into the semi-finals of #Tokyo2020. pic.twitter.com/Ojk2y2Q56R
Congratulations ðð»@Pvsindhu1 for Entering into #SemiFinals ðª
— Sonal Goel IAS (@sonalgoelias) July 30, 2021
Grab your second Olympics medal #PVSindhu ðð»#GetGold ð #TeamIndia #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/vb592P5rsd
Unstoppable Sindhu steamrolls her way in to the semi-finals ð¥
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) July 30, 2021
C'mon let's #GoforGold ðª@Pvsindhu1 #Cheer4India #Tokyo2020 #Olympics #PVSindhu pic.twitter.com/RA2tIA6kSZ
This is a hattrick as we register third impressive win today at #TokyoOlympics2020 with the very bright @Pvsindhu1 storming into the semi final.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 30, 2021
Congratulations and we are so happy.#TeamIndia #Olympics2020 @BAI_Media #PVSindhu pic.twitter.com/41JVRWGlw3
Into the semis of Olympics and not a single game dropped. Fabulous!#PVSindhu
— Somesh Upadhyay (@Somesh_IAS) July 30, 2021
Excellent!!! What a match it was
— Jasâ· ð (@3Kim2J2Min) July 30, 2021
Congratulations! PV Sindhu to the semi finals
PROUD ð®ð³ð pic.twitter.com/9YqTfcPfcv
PV Sindhu is yet to lose a single set in #Tokyo2020 and one win away from another #Olympics medal.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 30, 2021
Into the semis of Olympics and not a single game dropped. Fabulous!#PVSindhu
— Somesh Upadhyay (@Somesh_IAS) July 30, 2021
Excellent!!! What a match it was
— Jasâ· ð (@3Kim2J2Min) July 30, 2021
Congratulations! PV Sindhu to the semi finals
PROUD ð®ð³ð pic.twitter.com/9YqTfcPfcv
PV Sindhu is yet to lose a single set in #Tokyo2020 and one win away from another #Olympics medal.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 30, 2021
Into the semis of Olympics and not a single game dropped. Fabulous!#PVSindhu
— Somesh Upadhyay (@Somesh_IAS) July 30, 2021
Excellent!!! What a match it was
— Jasâ· ð (@3Kim2J2Min) July 30, 2021
Congratulations! PV Sindhu to the semi finals
PROUD ð®ð³ð pic.twitter.com/9YqTfcPfcv
PV Sindhu is yet to lose a single set in #Tokyo2020 and one win away from another #Olympics medal.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 30, 2021
Into the semis of Olympics and not a single game dropped. Fabulous!#PVSindhu
— Somesh Upadhyay (@Somesh_IAS) July 30, 2021
Excellent!!! What a match it was
— Jasâ· ð (@3Kim2J2Min) July 30, 2021
Congratulations! PV Sindhu to the semi finals
PROUD ð®ð³ð pic.twitter.com/9YqTfcPfcv
PV Sindhu is yet to lose a single set in #Tokyo2020 and one win away from another #Olympics medal.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 30, 2021
Into the semis of Olympics and not a single game dropped. Fabulous!#PVSindhu
— Somesh Upadhyay (@Somesh_IAS) July 30, 2021
Excellent!!! What a match it was
— Jasâ· ð (@3Kim2J2Min) July 30, 2021
Congratulations! PV Sindhu to the semi finals
PROUD ð®ð³ð pic.twitter.com/9YqTfcPfcv
PV Sindhu is yet to lose a single set in #Tokyo2020 and one win away from another #Olympics medal.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 30, 2021
Into the semis of Olympics and not a single game dropped. Fabulous!#PVSindhu
— Somesh Upadhyay (@Somesh_IAS) July 30, 2021
Excellent!!! What a match it was
— Jasâ· ð (@3Kim2J2Min) July 30, 2021
Congratulations! PV Sindhu to the semi finals
PROUD ð®ð³ð pic.twitter.com/9YqTfcPfcv
PV Sindhu is yet to lose a single set in #Tokyo2020 and one win away from another #Olympics medal.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 30, 2021
Into the semis of Olympics and not a single game dropped. Fabulous!#PVSindhu
— Somesh Upadhyay (@Somesh_IAS) July 30, 2021
Excellent!!! What a match it was
— Jasâ· ð (@3Kim2J2Min) July 30, 2021
Congratulations! PV Sindhu to the semi finals
PROUD ð®ð³ð pic.twitter.com/9YqTfcPfcv
PV Sindhu is yet to lose a single set in #Tokyo2020 and one win away from another #Olympics medal.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 30, 2021
Into the semis of Olympics and not a single game dropped. Fabulous!#PVSindhu
— Somesh Upadhyay (@Somesh_IAS) July 30, 2021
Excellent!!! What a match it was
— Jasâ· ð (@3Kim2J2Min) July 30, 2021
Congratulations! PV Sindhu to the semi finals
PROUD ð®ð³ð pic.twitter.com/9YqTfcPfcv
PV Sindhu is yet to lose a single set in #Tokyo2020 and one win away from another #Olympics medal.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 30, 2021
Into the semis of Olympics and not a single game dropped. Fabulous!#PVSindhu
— Somesh Upadhyay (@Somesh_IAS) July 30, 2021
Excellent!!! What a match it was
— Jasâ· ð (@3Kim2J2Min) July 30, 2021
Congratulations! PV Sindhu to the semi finals
PROUD ð®ð³ð pic.twitter.com/9YqTfcPfcv
PV Sindhu is yet to lose a single set in #Tokyo2020 and one win away from another #Olympics medal.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 30, 2021
Into the semis of Olympics and not a single game dropped. Fabulous!#PVSindhu
— Somesh Upadhyay (@Somesh_IAS) July 30, 2021
Excellent!!! What a match it was
— Jasâ· ð (@3Kim2J2Min) July 30, 2021
Congratulations! PV Sindhu to the semi finals
PROUD ð®ð³ð pic.twitter.com/9YqTfcPfcv
PV Sindhu is yet to lose a single set in #Tokyo2020 and one win away from another #Olympics medal.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 30, 2021
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