‘Next time I play against Carolina Marin, I think it would definitely be different’: PV Sindhu after Swiss Open defeat

‘Next time I play against Carolina Marin, I think it would definitely be different’: PV Sindhu after Swiss Open defeat

PV Sindhu

PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu lost 12-21, 5-21 to Carolina Marin in Swiss Open final

Ace Indian badminton player PV Sindhu suffered a crushing defeat against arch-enemy Carolina Marin during the 2021 Swiss Open final on Sunday. The Spanish shuttler won a one-sided match 21-12, 21-5 to lift the championship. Soon after the loss, critics once again questioned Sindhu’s form in recent times. 

This defeat also witnessed Sindhu scoring the least points against the rampaging Spaniard in 14 meetings. However, the 25-year old backed herself for the tournaments lined up ahead. Her next big challenge would be the All England Championships, which is scheduled from March 17 onwards.

Sindhu said that it wasn’t her day during the final and she gave away easy points to Marin. This helped the opponent gain a massive lead during the initial few moments of the match and became really difficult for her to make a comeback. The seventh-seed also mentioned that she is facing the Spanish shuttler after a long period and it won’t be the same when they next lock horns. 

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“I would say it wasn’t my day and I think it was not the right strategy and I continuously gave her points, even though I wanted to come into my rhythm. I think I gave her a huge lead early, so yes, that was the whole point. But I have a lot to learn from that. I was playing Carolina after a very long time, so the next time I play against her, I think it would definitely be different,” Sindhu told Sports View.

Fit, fine and ready to go for Olympics: Sindhu

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Sindhu won silver medal during 2016 Tokyo Olympics

PV Sindhu also talked about her preparations for the much-awaited Tokyo Olympics 2021. She said that the training is going well and she’s positive about the multi-nation event.

“I’m really happy with the preparations for the Olympic Games and you know there is not much time, only a couple of months left. But also, before that, I have a couple of tournaments. I am focusing on that. Mentally and physically I’m completely fine and fit. I need to work harder and I’m doing that,” Sindhu signed off.

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