Uber: Indian eves lose to Japan in semis
Despite, starting the clash with a bang by taking 2-0 lead, Japan came back strongly to beat the hosts and move to the final of the tournament.
Indian badminton icon Sana Nehwal gave the side a perfect start by beating Japan's Minatsu Mitani 21-12 21-13 in a 41-minute clash.
India extended the lead to 2-0, P V Sindhu defeated Sayaka Takahashi by 19-21 21-18 26-24 in the second match.
India, however, suffered blows as the doubles pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa were defeated by Misaki Matsutomo and Ayaka Takahashi 21-12, 20-22, 21-16 in the first doubles clash.
Bringing back Japan to 2-1, the Asian nation leveled the margin as Eriko Hirose beat P.C. Thulasi of India 21-14, 21-15.
In the decider, which every Indian expected to see Indian players bouncing back, witnessed doubles pair of Saina and Sindhu being defeated by Japan's Miyuki Maeda and Reika Kakiiwa 14-21 11-21.
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