India lost to Japan 0-3 after Isharani Baruah was defeated by Nozomi Okuhara 15-21, 12-21 in the second women’s singles at the Uber Cup quarterfinals in Chengdu, China on Thursday.
Ashmita Chaliha lost to Aya Ohori 10-21, 22-20, 15-21 in the first women’s singles. Chaliha, who struggled to find rhythm in the first game, came back to equalize the scoreline before taking the second game 22-20.
The Indian failed to capitalize on her early lead in the third game, losing points in quick succession as the Asian Games medalist from Japan launched a counter of her own.
Chaliha crumbled under pressure, losing the third game and the match 15-21.
The first doubles match saw National champions Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam face a straight game defeat 8-21, 9-21 against Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida.
Baruah’s fate was no different as she put on a brave fight against the former World No 1 but failed to convert the chances.
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