The finish of the second place PV Sindhu was the only silver layer in Indian performance at the Rio Olympics in 2016.
The Star Shuttler was once again one of the hopes of India’s top medal when he joined the Tokyo match.
Sindhu made expectations and the fact that he was against a complicated opponent at Yamaguchi’s attitude when he stormed into the Olympic semifinal on Friday.
Sindhu gets better than Yamaguchi 21-13, 22-20.
After flying through the first match, Sindhu faced a rigid resistance in the second.
He saved two game points (18-20) and sealed the match with many destroyed to become the first Indian blanket to reach two Olympic semifinals.
Sindhu will face Tai Tzu-Ying from Taipei China on Saturday.
Trailing One Game and 10-14 down, Tai made a beautiful comeback to OousT Ratchanok Intanon from Thailand 14-21, 21-18, 21-18.
Sindhu is optimistic saying there is more work to do.
“I’m happy but it’s not over.
It’s time to go back, relax and get ready for the next match,” he told the BWF website.
Sindhu said he was not nervous despite being left behind in the second match.
“There are some very long demonstrations.
The second game is very important, I lead and will be back – so I can’t relax.
I’m not nervous even though he is at the point of the game.
My coach said ‘It’s okay, stay focused and you will arrive there.’ He constantly supported me and it made me.
I am glad I returned in two matches, “he said.
Sindhu rose 11-6 at rest in the second match.
But Yamaguchi made a great comeback to win 10 of the next 12 points to lead 18-16.
Two unpartified errors allowed Sindhu to scratch again, but Yamaguchi was in the game point with the help of a drop and smash.
Sindhu maintained his tranquility and won four direct points to close it.
The match changed after Yamaguchi began to pull Sindhu in the long plain.
Duo is involved in a 54-shot rally on 15-14.
However, Sindhu, who looks fitter and more agile, depends on the challenge and does not allow his opponent to wear it.
Chen Yufei and he will play opponents.
Other semifinals.
The loser semifinalists will play the Bronze Medal Playoff.