Malaysia Masters: Step in Right Direction
Pusarla V. Sindhu has vowed to keep plugging away until she reaches her optimum level before the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
· PREM KUMAR
Beset by injuries in recent times, the former world champion made her latest return from a three-month layoff in February. Her slow and steady progress saw her make another significant step today at PERODUA Malaysia Masters 2024, where she reached her first semifinal in seven months.
Downed 21-13 14-21 21-12 on her way to the last four was top seeded world No.6 Han Yue, to whom she fell in three games for the first time at the Badminton Asia Championships in China last month.
“The third game was crucial for both of us. From the first rally, I made sure I was in the game focused and didn’t give away easy points. I was in control and I was confident of winning,” said Pusarla of her performance. “I'm happy with how I played because I lost our last match. It’s a shame as I was leading, but this is like a sweet revenge.