Dubai World Superseries Finals 2017, PV Sindhu vs Akane Yamaguchi Live: History Beckons Indian Star

World No.3 PV Sindhu kept the Indian challenge alive in the Dubai Superseries Finals as she beat China's Chen Yufei in the semi-final on Saturday to set up a summit clash with top seed Akane Yamaguchi. In a match that lasted 58 minutes, Sindhu beat Yufei 21-15, 21-18 with pure aggression and skillful play and also remained unbeaten in the tournament. The Indian star has already beaten her Japanese opponent in the round-robin stage and will be looking for a repeat on Sunday. Sindhu had thrashed Yamaguchi 21-9, 21-13 in just 36 minutes to top group A in women's singles at the Sheikh Hamdan Indoor Stadium. She has been in fine form this season, having clinched two Super Series titles before winning a silver at the World Championship.

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Meanwhile, Yamaguchi had beaten Ratchanok of Intanon of Thailand 17-21, 21-12, 21-19 in the first semifinals earlier in the day. Despite easily overcoming Yamaguchi in the group-stage, Sindhu admitted her Japanese opponent wil be a different kettle of fish in the final. "I am not expecting an easy match. But I will be ready for a long match and (am) 100% confident. There will not be any easy points where I was leading 11-2, 11-3 like yesterday (vs Yamaguchi on Friday). But I think there will be long rallies and (I'll have to) fight for each point," she said.

The 22-year-old shuttler became only the second Indian singles player to reach the final of the year-ending World Superseries Finals following her win over Chen Yufei.

"I definitely want to become the first Indian woman to win the title. I will be playing against Yamaguchi again so it is going to be a different game. Overall, I'm very happy, but it is not over. I have to be prepared for the final," Sindhu added.