Japan Open 2018: PV Sindhu vs Gao Fangjie Second Round, Live Score and Match Updates

Sindhu loses 18-21, 19-21 to go out in the second round.

Updated: 13 September 2018 12:32 IST - Published: 13 September 2018 09:55 IST

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Goodbye!

Sindhu just didn't have anything left to fight with.

Was totally spent.

Let us hope this early exit will help her to get some much-needed rest before the China Open next week.

Gao comes up with a huge smash and finishes the job!

Sindhu loses 18-21, 19-21 to go out in the second round.

Another smash from Sindhu!

19-20

Sindhu finds the corner after a long rally!

18-20

Big smash!

Sindhu 17-20

Sindhu saves one.

16-20

Match points for Gao.

20-15

It's 19-15 to Gao.

Very frustrating look on Sindhu's face

Sindhu definitely needs a bit of time to recalibrate her goals

18-14 to Gao

Fatigue, both physical and emotional, has definitely built up.

It's a very different Sindhu.

The attacking shots are few and far between now

She is now trailing 14-17

Is the hectic schedule really playing a part today?

It sure does seem so. Sindhu just hasn't anything left in the tank.

Sindhu trailing 12-16 now

Sindhu nodding her head as yet another point goes Gao's way.

The body language isn't very good.

And another point for her as well.

11-15

Finally one point for her as she rushes to the net!

Sindhu 10-15

Sindhu just hasn't looked her usual self at all.

14-9 to Gao.

Worrying times ahead for the Indian camp!

Gao gets the very next point.

12-8

Sindhu finally gets a point!

She made Gao move all over the court.

8-11

Eight straight points for Gao

11-7 at the midgame break.

Gao is now fully in control!

Power, pace.....she is doing everything right while Sindhu can only remain content as a spectator!

10-7 to Gao

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