Ashwini Ponnappa & Tanisha Crasto at Paris Olympics 2024 Highlights & Score: Ponnappa/Crasto suffer third consecutive defeat, bow out of Paris Olympics winless
Ashwini Ponnappa & Tanisha Crasto at Paris Olympics 2024 Highlights & Score: Ponnappa/Crasto suffer third consecutive defeat, bow out of Paris Olympics winless
Ashwini Ponnappa & Tanisha Crasto at Paris Olympics 2024 Highlights: Ponnappa/Crasto fall short again, defeated in straight games by Australian pair Mapasa/Yu (15-21, 10-21). Follow Sportskeeda for live updates on Ashwini Ponappa and Tanisha Crasto at the Paris Olympics 2024
13:49 (GMT)30 JUL 2024
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13:45 (GMT)30 JUL 2024
Ponnappa/Crasto fall short once again (15-21, 10-21)
Three games, three defeats without winning a set is certainly a disappointing result for Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto. They entered this game as favorites against the Australian pair Setyana Mapasa and Yu Angela and were expected to show a fight. After a close start, the Aussies took control after the mid-game interval and won by a six-point margin in the first set.
India had a chance in the second game, starting well, but after the Aussies reached the ten point mark, they faltered, making several errors yet again. Despite the Indians’ poor performance, the Aussies, especially Angela Yu, played exceptionally well with some outstanding shots. The Indian women’s doubles pair, however, will undoubtedly be disappointed with their performance throughout all three matches.
Unfortunately, it’s the end for the Indians once again. They were outmatched by the Aussies, and Ponnappa/Crasto’s disappointing Olympics campaign concludes. The final point sees both Indians stranded on the side, unable to react to Mapasa’s drive into the middle of the court.
Excellent play from Ponnappa, who showcases her experience. She first defends well, then moves to the frontcourt to launch a powerful smash into the gap.
The Aussies are showing no mercy. India’s defense is being severely tested, and they’re struggling to handle Yu’s aggressive and attacking play. The challenge for the Indians is now huge.
Slowly but surely, the Indian pair are pulling back into the game. Their defense seems to have improved in the recent rallies, and they have forced the Aussies into a couple of unforced errors.
The Aussies are showing some aggression here. Yu backs up Mapasa's smash brilliantly and places the shuttle in the middle, where the Indians have left a huge gap.
And there it is - the Aussies take the first game. Ponnappa’s misjudgment of Yu’s smash costs the point, as the shuttle lands just inside the side alley.
A long rally ensues, but Yu's footwork and placement, combined with India's poor defensive display made it tough for Ponnappa and Crasto, as they the latter hits the net.
Angela Yu has been brilliant in terms of her reactions. Once again, her defense is brilliant, but India continue to leave gaps that their opponents have exploited.
India take the lead for the first time in Paris at the game’s mid-interval. Ponnappa and Crasto are finally syncing well, with Crasto delivering a brilliant front-court smash to secure the point.
AMAZING PLAY BY YU! Yu’s lightning-fast reaction and quick body adjustment to counter Crasto’s shot is absolutely breathtaking, leaving the Indian team with no response.
It looks like India is changing their strategy. Ponnappa is now playing in the frontcourt, where her net play has been strong early on. Meanwhile, Crasto’s deceptive drops from the back have been effective, as Yu once again overpowers her shot and send it out of bounds. The scores are level.
Similar to the Indian duo, the Australian pair also suffered a straight-sets defeat against higher-ranked seeds. Angela Yu, the younger member of the team, is making her Olympic debut, whereas 28-year-old Setyana Mapasa is competing for the second time, having previously participated in Tokyo. The pair, who won the Oceania Championship in February, will arrive with the ambition of leaving an impression on the world stage.
12:40 (GMT)30 JUL 2024
Ponnappa and Crasto have struggled at times, and despite the high caliber of their opponents, they were also guilty of squandering many points at crucial junctures. Both the South Korean and Japanese pairs were more composed and never appeared to be at risk of suffering a defeat. However, the Indian duo are now favorites to secure their first victory against the young Australian pair, who are ranked seven places below them at 26th.
12:38 (GMT)30 JUL 2024
Ponnappa and Crasto kicked off their campaign against the 8th-ranked South Korean team, Kim/Kong. Despite putting up a strong fight in the first set, they eventually lost in straight sets while making several errors along the way (18-21, 10-21). The second match was certainly even more challenging. Facing the fourth-seeded Japanese pair Matsuyama/Shida, they lost in straight sets once again. The Indians simply struggled to keep up as the Japanese raced to an 11-21, 12-21 win.
12:38 (GMT)30 JUL 2024
Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda’s live coverage of Team India’s badminton squad at the Paris Olympics 2024. Today marks the final day of group stage action for the women’s doubles pair Ashwini Ponnappa and Tanisha Crasto, who will face the Australian duo Angela Yu and Setyana Mapasa. Having lost their opening games, both pairs are no longer in the running for the quarter-finals, but they will be playing for pride with an aim to finish their Olympics on a positive note.
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