"PV Sindhu is a national treasure": Twitter erupts as PV Sindhu reaches second straight Olympic semifinals

PV Sindhu displayed an outrageously good performance in her victory against Japan's Akane Yamaguchi. The Indian won the game 21-13, 22-20 in two straight sets to advance into the semi-finals of the 2021 Olympics.

The match had a delay of over 30 mins, but that didn't affect Sindhu as she looked more determined than ever during this crucial encounter.

The victory sends PV Sindhu into her second straight Olympic semifinals. The whole of India will now be hoping for Sindhu to better the color of the medal from the last time in Rio (where she won silver). Here's what happened during the badminton encounter between the two heavyweight shuttlers.

Sindhu defeats Yamaguchi in a thrilling quarterfinal encounter

PV Sindhu knew that she was facing an uphill task prior to her match against Yamaguchi. She brought in her best game, as she outplayed her opponent right from the start. Yamaguchi looked very sharp in the first set, but once Sindhu picked pace, there was nothing that could stop the world champion.

Sindhu didn't lose focus for a bit in the second. She kept making those aggressive plays against Yamaguchi which the Japanese didn't always have an answer for. But the Japanese shuttler came back strong after going 6 points down and she battled her way to tie the scores. However, Sindhu would not let Yamaguchi take the win. She fought from 2 game points down to end the second round 22-20.

Fans react to PV Sindhu's emphatic win in the quarterfinals

There is no doubt that PV Sindhu is a big name in Indian badminton. Fans were excited to watch her take the court against Yamaguchi. The delayed start didn't take away any excitement from the fans.

Many of them stayed stuck in front of their televisions till Sindhu completed her match. Her victory added delight to the Indians after Lovlina Borgohain had already confirmed a medal for India.

Fans poured in with messages of love and appreciation for the Indian shuttler. Twitter went berserk over Sindhu's victory, who will be all set to compete in the semifinals on July 31.

And... PV Sindhu 🇮🇳 into the Semifinals!

— Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) July 30, 2021

PV Sindhu won! What a match it was 🥳 Through to Semi finale, Outplayed the "Swift bunny " Of Japan Yamajuchi in straight games 21-13 22-20 . Go for Gold @Pvsindhu1 . #PVSindhu #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/2YPJUrR5dm

— Mukul Hinoniya ✨ (@iMukulhinoniya) July 30, 2021

And PV Sindhu Wins and goes to Semi final. What a match!! This is highest level of badminton. Both played exceptional #badminton but Sindhu holds her nerve till the end. #TokyoOlympics @Pvsindhu1 pic.twitter.com/6MKqMqQIb5

— shiva_makasi (@MakasiShiva) July 30, 2021

What a match, What a win!! Pride of India PV Sindhu has stormed her way into the semi-finals of #Tokyo2020 Go for Gold Queen @Pvsindhu1 pic.twitter.com/ZBumgXyHaL

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) July 30, 2021

What a match.....!!!🙆🏻‍♂️🙌🏻🤩PV Sindhu to Semis in style🤩🤩🥳21-13, 22-20 points tells the story of the knockout match where Sindhu dominated the 1st half and in second game was a nail-biting thriller😲Make us proud Sindhu😍 bring home Gold🏅 #TeamIndia #PVSindhu #Badminton pic.twitter.com/nPeVZcfnM5

— | ಪ್ರಜ್ವಲ್ ಕೆ | Prajwal K | (@prajk_23) July 30, 2021

PV Sindhu in big tournaments is UNMATCHABLE. What match, scintillating rallies, elite mentality. DEFINITION OF A BIG GAME PLAYER #Badminton pic.twitter.com/cldLlrlCHE

— Hemant Kumar (@SportsCuppa) July 30, 2021

The way she made the other player dance in last few points was so damn good!!

— Deepak Chaudhry (@Deepak959) July 30, 2021

Brilliant by PV Sindhu!!Saved 2 game points to win the match in straight games.Incredible 2nd game.Into the Semifinals 🙌#Badminton #Olympics pic.twitter.com/4fHJLaz0RC

— सुनिल चौधरी (@Rahgeer_1) July 30, 2021

PV Sindhu storms into the Semi-Final of #Badminton at #Tokyo2020 - the finest ever from #TeamIndia - qualifying into the semi-final in back-to-back #Olympics.

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 30, 2021

What a win. What a game. 🙌🙌🙌PV Sindhu has stormed her way into the semi-finals of #Tokyo2020

— #Tokyo2020 for India (@Tokyo2020hi) July 30, 2021

It was a tough game in the 2nd one. HAT s off to Sindhu for holding the nerve and finishing it off . Yeyyyy

— Shailesh Singh (@shail_bunty) July 30, 2021

She bounced back in the second game like a Queen ! What a player ! 🤩

— Caffeinated Much! (@CoffeePizza4) July 30, 2021

This felt like a Final! Damn this match was beautiful! ❤ Both played their best!

— Aditya Anamaya (@AnamayaAd) July 30, 2021

What a thrilling match...21-13 and second set backward for 18-20...also aggression mode ..his win 22-20..wow..fantastic..another medal for infia

— Amp Smart (@darkshadows175) July 30, 2021

The way she won the second round, things are looking realllllllllly good for her and India. 🇮🇳

— Kᴀᴍᴀʟ (@StargazerKamal) July 30, 2021

The Lioness PV Sindhu knows how to keep calm and composure in such high stakes nerve wrecking games!!Pride of India 🙏🙏🙏

— Dushyant Sharma (@DushyantSharm13) July 30, 2021

Absolutely delighted to watch her fighting play! What a player she is! Won over 4th rank player! Terrific she will come back with gold medal hopefully 🇮🇳

— Tanoj 🇮🇳 (@Tanoj_Indian) July 30, 2021

That second game was a nail biter.But good to see Sindhu kept her cool. Congratulations @Pvsindhu1.We're proud of you!! 👏👏

— Pratik (@YoursPratik_) July 30, 2021

A game of strong smashes and long rallies 🔥🏸PV Sindhu won a hard-fought contest against #JPN's Akane Yamaguchi 21-13, 22-20 setting up a semi-final date! #IND#Tokyo2020 | #StrongerTogether | #UnitedByEmotion | @Pvsindhu1 pic.twitter.com/P9YU5NOCQx

— #Tokyo2020 for India (@Tokyo2020hi) July 30, 2021

Whoa cracker of a match, into the semis now Champion!!!! Go for Gold PV Sindhu!!!! #PVSindhu pic.twitter.com/SHKFNrAqqC

— Abhishek Tripathi (@abhithecomic) July 30, 2021

PV Sindhu it is! Into the SF! After 56 minutes and a 54-shot long rally, the champion shuttler prevails over a fighting Akane Yamaguchi 21-8, 22-20 #Badminton #IND @Olympics #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/8utMusP14i

— Siba Mohanty (@Siba_TNIE) July 30, 2021