Julie jakobsen

China Masters Super: Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu produced one of her sharpest performances of the season to reach the quarterfinals of the China Masters Super 750 in Shenzhen on Thursday, defeating Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong 21-15, 21-15 in just 41 minutes.

The victory was significant on multiple counts: it was Sindhu’s first win over Chochuwong in two years, having lost their previous two encounters, including the Indonesia Open earlier this season. Against an opponent who had troubled her in the past, Sindhu was in control throughout, keeping a steady lead in both games and never allowing Chochuwong to dictate the pace.

“I’m happy for the win,” Sindhu said after the match. “I think it was very important for me to be alert from the start and give my 100 per cent and not make easy mistakes.”