New Delhi, May 29 -- Veteran shuttler PV Sindhu's campaign at the Singapore Open Super 750 came to an end in the quarterfinals after a hard-fought defeat against world No. 1 An Se Young, as per ESPN.

Although the scoreline read 17-21, 14-21 in 48 minutes, the match was far more competitive than it appears, showcasing both Sindhu's attacking brilliance and the growing gap at the top level of women's badminton.

Sindhu began aggressively, using her powerful overhead shots and sharp smashes to trouble An Se Young early on. She also won two extended rallies of 22 and 31 shots with precise winners, briefly unsettling the top seed, who is known for her exceptional defence and speed. At one stage, Sindhu drew level at 7-7 and later reduced the ...