Match 4: Ruthvika Shivani Gadde vs Sayaka Sato
It has been a superb day as far as Women’s Singles is concerned for India with both Saina and Sindhu registering fine wins. Can Ruthvika Shivani Gadde win her tie and close the rubber?
Sato has begun well here. Up 3-0
Ruthvika has challenged that and seems like its OUT. 1-3.
Lovely from Sato. 1-4
Sato with the early upper hand. 6-1 up.
Unforced error from Ruthvika, 7-1 up.
Ruthvika under pressure here. Down 1-9
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At the interval in the opening game, Sayaka Sato leads Ruthvika Shivani Gadde 11-2
Sato in total control here. Up 13-2.
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Ruthvika down 4-16 here.
Ruthvika really struggling here. Down 7-19.
13 game point opportunities for Ruthvika.
That's the game for Sato. 21-7.
Early challenge from Ruthvika and its two-out-of-two. 1-0
Lovely drop shot from Sato. 1-2
Sato in the lead now. 4-2
At the interval in the second game, Sato leads Ruthvika 3-11.
Ruthvika trailing 6-13 in the second game
Ruthvika has won 4 out of the 6 points since the interval.
8-14.
It is looking more and more clear that the final tie will decide who tops the group. Ruthvika trails 9-17
Wide from Ruthvika. 11-18
13-19
Ruthvika gaining some good points towards the end here. 14-19.
6 match point opportunities for Sato.
That's the match. Ruthvika Shivani Gadde loses 21-7 21-14 and its 2-2 in the rubber.
