Nagoya, Sept. 20 -- Indian teqball player Quimcy Dsouza missed out on a women's singles bronze medal after suffering a 2-0 defeat to home favourite Yuina Sakamoto in a closely contested match.

Sakomoto prevailed 12-11, 12-11 in a match that saw both games go down to the wire, leaving Dsouza to rue several missed opportunities.

The Indian had chances to take control of the contest, holding set point in the opening game before Sakamoto fought back.

Dsouza also established a lead in the second game and even saved a match point with a winning serve, but was unable to close out the contest as Sakamoto capitalised on crucial errors at the decisive moments.

However, Dsouza will have another opportunity to claim a medal as she is set to compe...