New Delhi: Two-time Olympic medallist PV SindhuHer run at the Indonesia Open ended in the pre-quarterfinals on Thursday when she lost to world No. 1 NC Young for the second week in a row.Sindhu, who also lost to South Korea in the quarter-finals of the Singapore Open last week, lost the round-of-16 match 17-21, 14-21.Coming into the match on the back of a confidence-boosting opening-round win over Thailand’s Busanan Ongbamaringphan, Sindhu hoped to finally break her duck against Korea. However, Anne again proved very consistent and composed at key moments.The result extended Sindhu’s losing streak against the reigning Olympic champion to 10 matches. The Indian shuttler is yet to defeat N in their encounters.The opening game was closely contested in the early stages, with both players tied at 10-10 midway through the game. Sindhu showed signs of good form and managed to upset the top seed on several occasions.The Indian went ahead 15-14 with some attacking play, but N responded quickly and won a series of points to take a 19-16 lead.South Korea then claimed two straight points, including a 41-shot rally to take the first game.Ann continued to control the second game, taking a 13-6 lead with her movement and consistency around the court.Sindhu fought back and narrowed the gap at various stages, but maintained control of the contest.The world No. 1 eventually swept the match in straight games to book his place in the quarter-finals.
