Singapore open super

Singapore Open Super: Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand's remarkable journey at the Singapore Open Super 750 tournament came to an end on Saturday, as the Indian women's doubles pair bowed out in the semifinals after a 21-23,11-21 defeat against Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida.

Facing the formidable fourth-seeded Japanese pair, Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida, the Indian pair entered the court with high hopes and determination. The match began with promise as Jolly and Gopichand secured the first two points but soon found themselves grappling with the precision and agility of their opponents. A few faltered net shots allowed Matsuyama and Shida to gain an 8-2 lead, putting the Indian duo on the back foot.

Refusing to be overwhelmed, Jolly and Gopichand rallied, clawing their way back into the game. Brilliant winners from Gayatri, coupled with errors from the Japanese side, brought the score to 9-11 at the mid-game break. The momentum seemed to shift as Treesa's powerful shots levelled the score at 16-16.