Saina Nehwal vs Busanan Ongbamrungphan, Thailand Open GP Gold 2017 semifinal - As it happened

Final score - Saina 19-21 18-21 Ongbamrungphan

Updated: 03 June 2017 16:35 IST - Published: 03 June 2017 16:46 IST

That's all from us today here! See you tomorrow for Sai Praneeth's final.

A crushing loss for Saina! She fought tooth and nail but her Thai counterpart held her nerve in the end.

The Thai has two match points now!

This will go down to the wire! 16-16 after a beautiful drop by the Thai.

Both shuttlers are looking to break away but it's not just happening. 15-15!

It's truly anybody's game now! 14-14 as both shuttlers push hard.

All square at 13-13 now!

Busanan claims three points in a row.

As Saina was threating to pull away, the Thai responds with a delicious drop. 13-10!

This time it's Saina who goes into the break with the upper hand. 11-8!

As the players tire out, the match is getting more and more interesting. Saina leads 10-8!

It's neck and neck here at 9-7! The rallies are getting longer!

Saina with a slight edge at 7-5.

A tight start to the second game as well. It's locked at 4-4.

Underway in the second game and Saina leads 2-1!

Can Saina fight back in the second?

The Thai holds her nerve and takes the first game!

19-19! What will happen next?

It's anybody's game from here. 18-18!

It's getting tight now as the Thai clinches four points in a row. It's all square at 17-17 now!

Saina was looking to break away but the Thai is slowly clawing her way back. She's three points behind now.

Saina has upped the ante after the interval. She leads by three points now.

Saina takes the lead for the first time in the match as she wins four straight points in a row. 13-11 now!

All square at 11-11 now!

Saina takes point after a long rally! A deceptive forehand drop outfoxed the Thai.

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