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Watch: Tai Tzu Ying's Sensational "Behind The Back" Shot Against PV Sindhu At Malaysia Open 2022

PV Sindhu bowed out of the Malaysia Open 2022 after losing to World No.2 Tai Tzu Ying in closely-fought women's singles match on Friday. The Indian star lost 21-13, 15-21, 13-21 in a match lasting 53 minutes. This was Sindhu's sixth straight defeat to the Chinese Taipei shuttler, who will China's Chen Yu Fei for a place in the final. Having won the first game, Sindhu couldn't sustain the high pressure as Tai Tzu Ying, after making numerous unforced errors in the opening game, upped the ante. The duo had quite a few edge-of-the-seat rally.

Momota finds form to set up Axelsen showdown in Malaysia Open

KUALA LUMPUR: Japan's Kento Momota expressed delight Saturday (Jul 2) at reaching his first final of the year after enduring "difficult times", following a convincing victory at the Malaysia Open over Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn.

Kento Momota storms into Malaysia Open final

It was a major boost for the once undisputed king of badminton after a recent run of poor form, and came in the country where a car crash over two years ago sent his career into free fall. Momota received a rapturous reception from spectators for his semi-final in Kuala Lumpur, and wasted no time imposing himself on Kunlavut, who struggled to match his quality play.