Articles for Long Rallies

Viktor Axelsen loses to ‘new kid on the block’ Kunlavut Vitidsarn in India Open final
1 year, 11 months ago

Viktor Axelsen loses to ‘new kid on the block’ Kunlavut Vitidsarn in India Open final

The Hindu  

Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn wasn’t close to being the favourite ahead of the final of the India Open. But if he was the underdog on paper, Vitidsarn would turn things around on the court of New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi stadium beating Axelsen 22-20 10-21 21-12 in an hour and four minutes. The only three-time junior world champion, he’s from the same …

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Australian Open 2023: Andy Murray blames balls for long rallies
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Andy Murray blames balls for long rallies

The Hindu  

Andy Murray Friday blamed the balls for the marathon rallies that have been a feature of the Australian Open, saying the issue needed to be looked at. “It’s strange because the courts are fast, the courts are not slow,” Murray said after beating Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis in a gruelling five hours and 45 minutes epic that finished after 4am. Yeah, …

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Tokyo 2020: PV Sindhu on cusp of sealing historic second Olympic medal
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo 2020: PV Sindhu on cusp of sealing historic second Olympic medal

Hindustan Times  

Akane Yamaguchi launched a stirring comeback just when it looked like PV Sindhu would seal the quarter-final with another easy win. Through the time Japan’s Yamaguchi showed a remarkable defensive game and engaged Sindhu in long rallies --- one of them lasted 54 shots and left both breathless --- Sindhu didn’t look rattled. Speaking about when Yamaguchi took charge of …

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PV Sindhu vs Akane Yamaguchi Highlights Tokyo Olympics 2020 Badminton: Sindhu enters semifinals, beats Yamaguchih 2-0
3 years, 5 months ago

PV Sindhu vs Akane Yamaguchi Highlights Tokyo Olympics 2020 Badminton: Sindhu enters semifinals, beats Yamaguchih 2-0

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar's Live Blog of Women's Badminton Singles Quarterfinals between PV Sindhu vs Akane Yamaguchi at the Musashino Forest Plaza Court 1. PV Sindhu vs Tai Tzu-Ying Tokyo Olympics Live Score Updates PV Sindhu beats Akane Yamaguchi 2-0 to enter the semifinals. Cautious start from both the players and it was Yamaguchi who took the first point …

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Tokyo Olympics: India highlights: Mary Kom, Manika Batra win; Manish Kaushik, G. Sathiyan knocked out
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: India highlights: Mary Kom, Manika Batra win; Manish Kaushik, G. Sathiyan knocked out

The Hindu  

Hello and welcome to Sportstar's Live coverage of the Tokyo Olympics where we will take you through the events of the day with Indian athletes P.V. 3-1 Lam Siu Hang serves the sixth game and starts strong by earning the lead but Sathiyan with a good backhand draws level. 9-11 - Terrific fightback from Lam Siu Hang after losing the …

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PBL FINAL: Bengaluru Raptors beats North Eastern Warriors 4-2
4 years, 11 months ago

PBL FINAL: Bengaluru Raptors beats North Eastern Warriors 4-2

The Hindu  

So PBL-5 finally comes to an end after 24 ties in 21 days. Krishna Prasad and Kim Ha Na face a tall task against the more experienced Chan Peng Soon and Eom Hye Won of Bengaluru Raptors. The next match between Chan Peng Soon/Eom Hye Won of Bengaluru Raptors and Krishna Prasad Garaga/Kim Ha Na of North Eastern Warriors will …

Bengaluru Game Trump Indian North Eastern Kim
2019 BWF Badminton World Championships: Sindhu, Saina, Srikanth register wins to enter pre-quarters
5 years, 4 months ago

2019 BWF Badminton World Championships: Sindhu, Saina, Srikanth register wins to enter pre-quarters

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar's live coverage of Day 3's action from the BWF Badminton World Championships in Basel, Switzerland. Meanwhile, after losing the first game, Srikanth went on to win the second and in the decider has taken a solid five-point lead against Misha Zilberman. In the men's singles, Srikanth has entered the break with a four point lead 11-7 against …

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