BWF World Championships: PV Sindhu falters against Putri Kusuma Wardani, a mirror image of herself, to miss out on a sixth medal
Sindhu’s too seasoned for straw-clutching silver linings after a gutting loss like this one, and she will know she still can fight – there’s still the All England to work for, no dearth of goals. (AP Photo)
Putri Kusuma Wardani, a 23-year-old Indonesian badminton player, is a rising star known for her fierce and composed style of play. She recently demonstrated her skill by defeating badminton legend Tai Tzu-Ying in two consecutive tournaments. Most notably, she upset P.V. Sindhu in the World Championships quarterfinal. Wardani’s strong defense, particularly her ability to counter Sindhu’s powerful smash, was key to her victory, which prevented Sindhu from winning a sixth World Championships medal. (Read more from Shivani Naik)
