Unfortunately, Sindhu has to settle for a silver medal. However, that in itself is a monumental achievement considering the quality of shuttlers who were fighting for the title.
MARIN WINS THE BWF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE! The Spaniard is the winner in the Women's Singles category after she absolutely thrashed Sindhu in the second game! Great, great badminton all around from Marin, who deservedly wins the final!
Final Score: Carolina Marin bt PV Sindhu; 21-19, 21-10.
Stunning smash by Sindhu! The Indian shuttler smashes the winner after Marin gifted her an easy opportunity. However, it is surely too little too late for Sindhu. 6-17.
Sindhu challenging ref's call, who claims that the shuttle flew outside the court. The challenge is unsuccessful for Sindhu, which gives Marin an ELEVEN point lead! 4-15.
Carolina Marin is playing some brilliant badminton here. She is not giving Sindhu any chance of getting back into the game. The result of which is an nine point lead for Marin! 2-11.
Stunning, stunning badminton all around! Sindhu replies to Marin's brilliant smash, with an amazing pick of her own. However, the Spanish shuttler smashes the very next one for the winner. 2-8.
What a point to start the game! The Spaniard is a different player altogether now, moving rapidly across the court. Sindhu does well to pick up her first shot but is unable to defend her smash. 0-1.
However, the Spaniard makes sure that doesn't happen! Carolina Marin takes the first game as Sindhu's reply hits the net! The Spanish shuttler made more than a few errors in this game. Nonetheless, she made a good recovery and eventually took the game!
Sindhu has been called up by the match referee. She has delayed Marin's serve on a couple of occasions, as she was unprepared. This was perhaps the ref's final warning to Sindhu.
Marin with another stunning smash! The Spaniard produces a couple of brilliant smashes. Sindhu has a reply for the first one but cannot do anything about the follow up. 18-18.