BADMINTON
P V Sindhu has made a slow start in the singles round of 16 match against China's He Bing Jiao.
Jiao was quickly off the blocks to race to a 5-1 lead winning four points in a row. Sindhu getting back on track as a beautiful drop shot narrows the gap to 4-8 before she bags another point.
Sindhu loses the challenge after a thrilling 32-shot rally as Jiao wins the point to take the lead to 9-5.
The Chinese with the challenge this time but the shuttle has missed the line as the lead narrows down to 8-10.
A powerful smash from Jiao sees her stretch the lead to 11-8 at the break in the first game.