Syed Modi International 2024: Sindhu edges out Ira Sharma, advances to third round; Lakshya secures comfortable win
Sindhu moved to the third round of the Syed Modi India International 2024 with a 21-10, 12-21, 21-15 win in 49 minutes.
Published : Nov 28, 2024 12:07 IST , CHENNAI - 1 MIN READ
PV Sindu in action against Anmol Kharab in the first round of Syed Modi Badminton Championship. | Photo Credit: SANDEEP SAXENA/The Hindu
PV Sindhu was pushed to a third game by compatriot Ira Sharma but ultimately prevailed 21-10, 12-21, 21-15 on Thursday in the second round of the Syed Modi India International 2024 in Lucknow.
The two-time Olympic medallist was trailing 13-10 in the deciding game before making a strong comeback to settle the contest in 49 minutes.
Lakshya Sen stormed to the third round, defeating Israel’s Daniil Dubovenko 21-15, 21-13 in 35 minutes.
Earlier, the mixed doubles pairing of Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila cruised past Mohit and Lakshita Jaglan with a commanding 21-7, 21-13 victory. Crasto is set to return to the court for a second time on Thursday, teaming up with Ashwini Ponappa in the women’s doubles second round.