Rio Olympic silver medalist PV Sindhu's inconsistent form in 2023 continued in USA as she crashed out of the US Open badminton tournament last week.
She went down against China's Gao Fang Jie in straight sets, 20-22, 13-21, in the quarter-final.
Sindhu is yet to win a BWF tournament this year and has dropped in the women's ranking to 17, her worst ranking in over a decade.
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After the defeat in USA, Sindhu penned an emotional note as she wrote that the loss has had a deep emotional impact on her.
What did PV Sindhu write after US Open loss?
On her twitter account, the ace Indian shuttler wrote,
My US Open journey came to an end in the quarterfinals, where I faced the talented Gao Fang Jie. Despite having previously defeated her in Canada, she outplayed me in straight sets this time, making effective use of my weaknesses. I must commend her for being fully prepared and delivering an impressive performance.
Next time I face you Gao, should be a battle. Good luck for the finals, continue playing like how you are and the title should be yours. This loss has left a significant emotional impact on me, especially considering the challenging and demanding year I've had.
It's disheartening to experience a disappointing defeat after each successful tournament. However, I am determined to channel my emotions into redoubling my efforts and making the remainder of the year truly remarkable.
I want to express my genuine happiness for Lakshya, who has been performing exceptionally well despite the difficulties he has faced. Witnessing his strong performances has been truly inspiring. As I look ahead, I am eagerly anticipating the upcoming competitions in Korea and Japan.
I will continue to push forward, driven by the unwavering support and encouragement of Indian fans everywhere I go. Your support means the world to me, and I am deeply grateful for it.
My US Open journey came to an end in the quarterfinals, where I faced the talented Gao Fang Jie. Despite having previously defeated her in Canada, she outplayed me in straight sets this time, making effective use of my weaknesses. I must commend her for being fully prepared and… pic.twitter.com/VzCqIX9OAr
— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) July 16, 2023
When is PV Sindhu playing next?
PV Sindhu will next compete in the women's singles category in Korea Open 2023 which will be held at the Jinnam Stadium in Yeosu, South Korea.
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