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India\u2019s journey in the Uber Cup 2026 came to a disappointing close after a 0-5 defeat against China on Monday, April 27. The match began on a sour note for India when star player PV Sindhu fell to world No. 2 Wang Zhiyi. Sindhu had initially taken the lead but ultimately lost the tightly contested match with scores of 16-21, 21-19, and 19-21.<\/p>\n
Earlier in the day, India secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup after a fantastic 5-0 victory over Australia. The women\u2019s team began their tournament with a narrow 2-3 loss to Denmark but bounced back with a convincing 4-1 win over Ukraine. However, to advance further, they needed a win against China, making Sindhu’s early loss particularly damaging.<\/p>\n
In her match, Sindhu started strong after rallying from an early deficit. She managed to level the first game at 9-9 and surged ahead to lead 11-9 at the break. With a mix of sharp net play and powerful smashes, she initially surged to a 14-10 lead. However, Wang responded impressively, making a comeback to win the first game.<\/p>\n
In the second game, Sindhu came out with determination, leading 9-4 early on. Despite Wang’s rally to tie the game at 10-10, Sindhu held her nerve, ultimately taking the game with a powerful finish.<\/p>\n
Entering the third game with momentum, Sindhu jumped to a quick 9-3 lead. She maintained her advantage, reaching 18-12 before Wang staged a remarkable comeback, winning six consecutive points to level the score at 18-18. In a nail-biting finish, Wang took the match after Sindhu found the net on match point.<\/p>\n
Sindhu\u2019s defeat placed India in a tough situation. In the doubles match, the top-ranked Chinese pair of Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning defeated India’s Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra in straight games, further solidifying China\u2019s control over the tie.<\/p>\n
India’s fate was sealed when Isharani Baruah lost her match against Chen Yu Fei, giving China an unassailable 3-0 lead. The final matches were now just a formality. <\/p>\n
Tanisha Crasto and Kavipriya Selvam fought hard against Zhang Shuxian and Luo Xumin but lost in a close contest with scores of 21-10, 12-21, 19-21. Devika Sihag also put in a valiant effort against Xu Wenjing but ended up on the losing side with scores of 21-19, 17-21, and 10-21.<\/p>\n
With this loss, India bid farewell to the tournament, reflecting on a challenging but competitive outing.
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