Table Tennis Highlights, Asian Games 2023: Sutirtha, Ayhika win bronze after loss vs DPR Korea in TT Women’s Doubles Semifinal

A stunning 7th set gives Suyong Cha and Sugyong Pak victory over Sutirtha and Ayhika Mukherjee in the Women’s Doubles Semifinal. A historic bronze for India nevertheless.

The unseeded North Korean pair will now face South Korea in the final later today.

PRK 4 - 3 IND (7-11, 11-8, 7-11, 11-8, 11-9, 5-11, 11-2)

Match Point for DPR Korea.

That was stunning from the Koreans. Ayhika didnt have time to move in that forehand down the line.

PRK in total control here with a six point lead. The pressure getting to the Indians. Sutirtha gets one back with a stunning backhand.

The Koreans are turning up in the decider. A long rally going the way of Korea finally, and a smashing forehand to get the point. Another service error from Ayhika.

Korea with the strong start in the deciding game. Three point lead.

We are going to a decider as the Indian pair produce a strong showing to level the tie.

PRK 3 - 3 IND (7-11, 11-8, 7-11, 11-8, 11-9, 5-11)

Game point for India!

Sutirhta cross court backhand again to give India a four point lead. Lovely bakchand from Ayhika. Got her angles perfect.

Indians on a roll here. Four in a row and its Sutirtha’s backhand again. Finally a point for PRK but it was there to be taken for India.

Another top backhand from Sutirtha as India takes a 3-point lead in Game 6. Three in a row!

A point each after the first two exchanges. Suyong goes long to give India the lead.

Sugyong with a strong backhand to seal Game 5 for PRK. They are now one game away from the final.

PRK 3 - 2 IND (7-11, 11-8, 7-11, 11-8, 11-9)

Game point for the North Koreans after Ayhika misses the backhand. Luck going India’s way as Sutirtha’s backhand deflects off the net.

An exchange of shots that go long between the two teams. Ayhika’s backhand finds the net and PRK have a one-point lead.

Another long rally going the way of India. Sutirtha misses her backhand and PRK take the lead in this see-saw Game 4. A shot to the net levels the score.

Another error from the North Koreans at the net. Two in a row for PRK gives them the lead.

Sutirtha foxes the opponent with the spin on that one. Sugyong’s forehand is long and India have the lead. Only momentarily as PRK level immediately.

A point each after the opening exchanges in Game 4. A forehand down the middle gives PRK a one point lead.

Vicious spin from the Sugyong backhand and DPR Korea take Game 4 and levels the tie.

PRK 2 - 2 IND (7-11, 11-8, 7-11, 11-8)

Two points in a row for the Indians. Still 2 Game points for DPR Korea.

A forehand with spin does the trick for DPR Korea. Game point.

Unforced error from Sutirtha again. A lovely cross court forehand from Sutirtha reduces the lead.

4-point lead after that shot into the net from Sutirtha. A long rally and Sugyong goes long. Edge of the table from the Koreans this time. A 4-point lead.

Pacy forehand from Suyong forces Ayhika long. Sutirtha’s slow backhand reduces the deficit.

An unforced error from the opponents hands India its first point in Game 3. Still a two point lead.

Strong start to the game for DPR Korea with three points in a row.

Ayhika’s backhand push down the middle forces Sugyong to lean back and she hits it into the net. India takes a lead after Game 3.

PRK 1 - 2 IND (11-1, 8-11, 11-7)

Game point for India.

Ayhika’s spin backhand forces Sugyong to go long. She brings out an excellent forehand down the middle to level the game again.

Sutirtha goes for a strong forehand forces the Koreans to go long. Two point lead.

An excellent backhand from the North Koreas levels the score in Game 3. Sutirtha goes long but compensates on the next point to keep the game level.

Service error from Ayhika. Point given away too easily. Another shot into the net and it is a one point game.

DPR Korea claws its way back with two points. A sliced forehand from Suthirtha is too good for the opponent as they hit it long. India leads by 2.

Three points on the trot for the Indians in Game 3.

A forehand down the line gives DPR Korea the point to seal Game 2. We are all level in the Women’s Doubles semifinal.

PRK 1 - 1 IND (7-11, 11-8)

Game Point for DPR Korea after another shot into the net by the Indians. Ayhika with a down the line backhand to reduce the deficit.

Two point lead for Korea after Sutirtha’s backhand is long. A pacy forehand from Sugyong gives Sutirtha no chance and DPR Korea lead by 3.

Sutirtha’s backhand levels the game but an unforced error hands the advantage back. Suyong hits one into the net to level the game.

A wonderful inside out forehand from Suyong gives Korea a one point lead.

Ayhika’s backhand is long again as North Korea take a one-point lead. Sutirtha follows suit to hand a 2-point lead. Oh! looks like the previous shot hit the edge of the table and India level Game 2.

North Koreas start well in Game as Ayhika’s forehand hits the net and goes long. The Korean backhand goes long and India has its first points in the game.

The Koreans save one game point but find the net in the following point to hand the first game to the Indian pair.

PRK 0 - 1 IND (7-11)

Game point for India.

A fast forehand from the North Koreans forces Ayhika to go long. Another one goes long from Sutirtha this time. Another error from the Koreas and we are back to a three point lead.

Ayhika hits one into the net to gift a point to the opponents. Sugyong Pak returns the favour and India leads by 4.

Three points in a row for the Indians as the PRK duo make unforced errors. A sizeable lead in Game 1.

A quick backhand cross table shot sees PRK open its account in Game 1. Ayhika misses her backhand to make it two points in a row.

Two early shots into the net from the North Korean duo sees India take an early lead.

The Indians have won the toss and looks like they will receive first in the Women’s Doubles Semifinals.

Sutirtha and Ayhika make their way to the table to take on Suyong Cha and Sugyong Pak of DPR Korea. The Indian pair already have a medal confirmed and will be looking to seal a place in the final.

Jihee Jeon and Yubin Shin beat Miwa Harimoto and Miyuu Kihara 4-1 to qualify for the Women’s Doubles final later today.

Jeon/Shin beat Harimoto/ Kihara - 4-1 (9-11, 11-8, 11-8, 11-7, 11-7)

Jihee Jeon and Yubin Shin win the fourth game 11-7 to take a 3-1 lead in Women’s Doubles semifinal 1. The pair is one game away from a place in the final.

Jeon/ Shin lead Harimoto/ Kihara - 3-1 (9-11, 11-8, 11-8, 11-7)

South Korea’s top seeds Jihee Jeon and Yubin Shin lead 2-1 against Japan’s Miwa Harimoto and Miyuu Kihara.

Jeon/Shin lead Harimoto/Kihara - 2-1 (9-11, 11-8, 11-8)

Sutirtha and Ayhika Mukherjee beat China’s Meng Chen and Yidi Wang 3-1 in the Quarterfinal of the Table Tennis Women’s Doubles.

Sutirtha/Ayhika bt Chen/Wang - 3-1 (11-5, 11-5, 5-11, 11-9)

Sutirtha and Ayhika face Suyong Cha and Sugyong Pak from DPR Korea in the semifinal.

The North Korean duo beat Hong Kong’s Hoi Kem Doo and Chengzhu Zhu 3-2 in the quarterfinals.

10:15 AM IST: Women’s Doubles Semifinal 2 - IND vs PRK (match will start after semifinal 1)

4 PM IST: Women’s Doubles Final (subject to qualification)

Asian Games 2023 Women’s Doubles Semifinal featuring Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee will be streamed live on the Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV app and website.

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