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PV Sindu, two-time Olympic medalist progressed to the women's singles semifinals after defeating fellow Indian Ashmita Chaliha at Yonex-Sunrise India Open badminton tournament on January 14. She took 36 minutes to defeat of Chaliha with 21-7, 21-18 and set up a last-four clash with Supanida of Thailand. Sindhu scored 11-5 lead at the interval and then reeling off the last 10 points to earn the bragging rights.