Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu showcased her class and resilience as she powered past Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamrungphan in straight games to secure her spot in the pre-quarterfinals of the China Masters 2024. Sindhu registered a 21-17, 21-19 victory, marking her 20th career win over the Thai shuttler and extending her remarkable dominance.
The match saw Sindhu rally back from deficits in both games, highlighting her mental fortitude and ability to adapt under pressure. In the first game, Sindhu trailed 10-14 before shifting gears to win 11 of the next 14 points, closing the game at 21-17. Similarly, in the second game, she overcame a 6-10 and later a 9-13 deficit, storming back to edge out Busanan 21-19.
This victory also etched a remarkable achievement in modern badminton history, as Sindhu has now achieved two separate 10-match winning streaks against Busanan, an extraordinary feat. The consistency and dominance she has displayed against a formidable opponent underline her position as one of the sport’s elite players.
