Hoh surges ahead, leads 18-14 in the final game!
Justin Hoh has regained control at a crucial stage, extending his lead to 18-14 in the decider. Just when Tharun Mannepalli was gaining momentum, the Malaysian responded with quick points and sharp execution under pressure.
Tharun fights back, narrows gap to 13-16!
Tharun Mannepalli is showing great grit under pressure, clawing his way back to 13-16 in the decider. After trailing 9-14, the Indian has picked up some vital points with patient rallies and improved shot selection.
Hoh pulls away, leads 14-9 in the decider!
Justin Hoh has come out of the mid-game interval with renewed intensity, extending his lead to 14-9 in the final game. The Malaysian is dominating the rallies, forcing errors from Tharun Mannepalli, who’s starting to look under pressure.Hoh pulls away, leads 14-9 in the decider
Mid-game interval: Hoh leads 11-9 in the decider!
Justin Hoh goes into the mid-game interval of the deciding game with a slender 11-9 lead over Tharun Mannepalli. The Malaysian has managed to string together a couple of crucial points to inch ahead in this tight contest.
Still inseparable: 8-8 in the final game!
Tharun Mannepalli and Justin Hoh remain deadlocked at 8-8 in the third game, with both players matching each other point for point.
Neck and neck at 6-6 in the decider!
It’s turning into a battle of nerves in the deciding game as Tharun Mannepalli and Justin Hoh are locked at 6-6. Neither player is giving an inch, with sharp exchanges and clever shot-making at both ends.
Tharun makes a steady start in the decider, leads 3-1!
Tharun Mannepalli has opened the deciding game with a slight edge, leading Justin Hoh 3-1. After dropping the second game, the Indian has reset well.
Hoh takes second game 21-16!
Hoh held his nerve in the closing stages to take the second game 21-16, pushing the semifinal into a deciding third game. Despite Tharun Mannepalli’s late push to close the gap at 16-17, the Malaysian reeled off four straight points to shut the door.
Tharun closes the gap, trails 16-17!
Tharun Mannepalli isn’t letting go without a fight. The Indian shuttler has narrowed the deficit to 16-17 with a well-constructed point, keeping himself within striking distance as the second game nears its climax.
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