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French Open: India’s campaign ends after PV Sindhu loses to Sayaka Takahashi in semifinals

PV Sindhu lost to Japan’s Sayaka Takahashi in the semifinal and with that defeat, India’s campaign at the French Open 2021 ended.

PV Sindhu knocked out of French Open (AP Photo)

HIGHLIGHTSPV Sindhu was knocked out of the French Open 2021PV Sindhu lost to Japan’s Sayaka Takahashi in semi-finalSindhu’s defeat meant India’s campaign at French Open ended

India’s campaign at the ongoing French Open 2021 badminton tournament came to a disappointing end after double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu lost to Japan’s Sayaka Takahashi in the semifinals on Saturday. Sindhu bowed out of the French Open after losing 21-18, 16-21, 12-21 to Takahashi in the women’s singles semifinals.

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