Unnati Hooda's Dream Run At China Open Ends With Loss To Akane Yamaguchi
Unnati Hooda's impressive China Open run ended in the quarterfinals against Akane Yamaguchi, losing 16-21, 12-21.
Star Indian shuttler Unnati Hooda's brilliant run at the China Open was halted by Asian Games bronze medallist and two-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi in the quarterfinals of the tournament, as the Indian shuttler lost 16-21, 12-21 to her much-experienced opponent.
Coming into the quarters on the back of a three-game thrilling win against compatriot PV Sindhu, Unnati was always the underdog and Yamaguchi used her experience to her advantage to get better of the Indian teenager.
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