PV Sindhu almost did not sweat when he facilitated past Ksenia Polycarpova from Israel 21-7, 21-10 in his first group match in Tokyo on Sunday.
World champion is too good for the world no.58.
Even though he played against a far weaker opponent, Sindhu said he didn’t want to calm down.
“Even though my opponents rank lower.
I don’t want to assume it will be easy.
It is important to be focused.
I ensure we have some demonstrations and I am used to the court,” said Sindhu to the BWF website, “added that he wanted to use this match to get used to all his pumps.
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The world number seven India will play in the Hong Kong world Number 34 Cheung Ngan Yi in the group stage.
“It’s important to make sure you play all your punches and get used to them in court because you can’t play everything.
Suddenly against stronger opponents, you can’t do that.
It is important to know that your stroke goes well, “he added.
Playing his first match after a long time, Sindhu took a little time to settle.
After the first few points, it was Sindhu along the way.
From 5-5, Sindhu won 14 points directly and closed The game was 21-7.
In the second game, India began early 2-0, went to the break at 11-1.
Although Polycarpova won the 10 points just because Indians tried some different things.
Sindhu will now take Cheung Ngan Yi from Hong Kong in his final group stage match.
Sindhu is expected to make it easier for the world past No.34 without many difficulties and top groups.
Facing facing Cheung next, Sindhu said, “Every match was important, and it was a match at a time.
I’m thinking of my next opponent.
I will miss the audience, but everyone supports me virtually.
Tokyo is a new start, and it’s important to get ready every day.
Everyone will be in the top form.
I came with that mindset and I didn’t think of the past, but what was in front.
“Possible rival Sindhu, Akane Yamaguchi (in the quarter-finals) and Tai Tzu Ying (in the semifinals) have won their first group match in the game directly.