Sindhu bows out in quarters

NEWDELHI: PV Sindhu’s run at the Badminton Asia Championships came to an end after a hardfought loss to He Bingjiao of China in the quarterfinals on Friday.

Sindhu was her aggressive best against her Chinese opponent on Friday, winning the opening game. But the 20-yearold Bingjiao showed why she is considered a hot prospect for the future by wresting the momentum of the match away from the Indian.

Sindhu has, of late, developed this uncanny ability to step up the game when required. The Indian did that with a late rally in the third game. However, Bingjiao was up to the challenge.

Sindhu lost 21-15, 14-21, 22-24 as curtains fell on the Indian campaign at Wuhan.