
Chinese badminton player Wang Zhi Yi defeated India's PV Sindhu 21-18, 21-8 at the Badminton Asia Championships, taking a 4-3 head-to-head lead. Zhi Yi praised Sindhu's longevity and accomplishments, calling her a highly accomplished veteran. Sindhu acknowledged Zhi Yi's recent All England championship win. Zhi Yi employed tall tosses to disrupt Sindhu's striking range during the match.