In the end, PV Sindhu was left with yet another silver medal. On Sunday, in the championship match of the Dubai Superseries Finals, Sindhu lost to Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi 15-21, 21-12, 21-19 in a 94-minute thriller. The duo gave it their all, as both were left gasping for breath after almost every rally, especially in the decider.
Even though she ended second on the podium, Twitter was abuzz as people congratulated Sindhu on her valiant effort. ‘What a bloody extraordinary match!’ said a fan while TDP minister Lokesh Nara said ‘What a game! Win or lose, you are a champion’.
Here are some of the reactions to that final:
Great final, well played both. Congrats Yamaguchi, hard luck @Pvsindhu1
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) December 17, 2017
Another 'Last Woman Standing' match for #PVSindhu. Lost Rio Olympics final, lost World C'ships final, now lost in #SuperSeriesFinals. But the only Indian woman to reach title matches in all three.
— Jaspreet Sahni (@JaspreetSSahni) December 17, 2017
What a bloody extraordinary match! #DubaiSSF
— Ankita Ashesh (@Anqita_) December 17, 2017
Kids Watch - #INDvSL
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) December 17, 2017
Men Watch - #Ashes
Legends Watch - PV Sindhu Vs Akane Yamaguchi #DubaiSSF #PVSindhu. #Sindhu #DubaiSuperSeriesFinal #DubaiWorldSuperSeriesFinals
Top Indian performance in UAE in a losing cause
— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) December 17, 2017
1. PV Sindhu (21-15 12-21 19-21) 17th Dec 2017
2. SR Tendulkar (143) 22nd April 1998
Saina vs China was once a thing
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) December 17, 2017
Sindhu vs Japan is fast becoming one#dubaissf
Sunday’s with Sindhu are anxiety inducing #dubaissf
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) December 17, 2017
We witnessed a great final and PV Sindhu ALMOST created history.
— PBL India (@PBLIndiaLive) December 17, 2017
She will bring home the silver of the #DubaiSSF after losing to Akane Yamaguchi in a marathon encounter! pic.twitter.com/npOMlTFHZz
Well played @Pvsindhu1 ! Tough match to loose but you make us proud 🇮🇳🙏🏻 https://t.co/IcMs8xcqGX
— Rajeev Chandrasekhar (@rajeev_mp) December 17, 2017
Watch a match, what a game! Win or lose, you are a champion @pvsindhu1. Congratulations on the silver. #BWFSuperSeries
— Lokesh Nara (@naralokesh) December 17, 2017
Absolute proud of the way you played @Pvsindhu1 ; Congratulations on winning Silver in such prestigious tournament. We are with you, now & always #DubaiSSF
— India@Sports (@India_AllSports) December 17, 2017
She was not 100% fit, and is suffering from cold, yet a stunning fight. Well done @Pvsindhu1
— AP (@ap_pune) December 17, 2017
Well done @Pvsindhu1. You fought well.
— Ankit Lal (@AnkitLal) December 17, 2017
It was a thrilling match.
Best of luck for future.#DubaiSSF
