Singapore Open 2022 Semi-final Highlights, PV Sindhu vs Saena Kawakami: PV Sindhu wins 21-15, 21-7 to reach the final

Sindhu reaches her maiden Singapore Open final as she beats Saena Kawakami 21-15, 21-7. A very dominating display of badminton from the Indian shuttler in the second game. 

Brilliantly done from Sindhu with that crosscourt smash. Kawakami looking in dismay. The lead is growing with each point. 

Sindhu 21-15, 17-5 Kawakami

All things are going Sindhu's way at the moment as the lead stays intact. 

Sindhu 21-15, 13-5 Kawakami

Frustration for Kawakami and ecstasy for Sindhu as the Indian takes a seven-point lead at the interval. 

Sindhu 21-15, 11-4 Kawakami

Trouble for the Japanese as the lead extends by five points before she looks to make a return with two quick points. But Sindhu continue to dominate. 

Sindhu 21-15, 7-2 Kawakami

Indian shuttler quickly takes a four-point lead at the start of the second game. What a start from Sindhu, even better than the first game!

Sindhu 21-15, 4-0 Kawakami

Sindhu comfortably takes the opening game of this semi-final tie. 

Sindhu 21-15 Kawakami

Perfect judgement from Sindhu and the Indian takes a four-point lead before standing two points away from taking the first game. 

Sindhu 19-14 Kawakami

Indian supporters finally comes to life as Sindhu begins to take the lead once again at the business end of the opening set

Sindhu 16-14 Kawakami

A long rally, superb exchanges but Kawakami looks frustrated at the end with that error. Sindhu capitalises and takes a lead. 

Sindhu 14-12 Kawakami

Kawakami is showing her battling abilities as she quickly gains three points in a row to level the score at 11-all.

Sindhu 11-11 Kawakami

Superb play from the Japanese and she draws an error from Sindhu, but the Indian puts the shuttle pout of her reach on the next point to maintain the lead. Excellent work from Kawakami as she looks to fightback with that superb smash. 

Sindhu 11-8 Kawakami

A superb smash from Sindhu and she takes a four-point lead before an error in judgment from the Indian makes it a three-point difference. 

Sindhu 8-5 Kawakami

Caught in two minds with that push down the line. Gets and error. Kawakami threatens to make a comeback. 

PV Sindhu takes an early lead in the opening set against the Japanese shuttler

The blockbuster match kicks off! Kawakami serves

Sindhu b Kawakami - India Open 2017 - 21-16, 23-21

Sindhu b Kawakami - China Open 2018 - 21-15, 21-13

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