Indian shuttler PV Sindhu in action against Thailand&amp;#39;s N Jindapol during women&amp;#39;s singles quarterfinal badminton match at the 18th Asian Games 2018. Photo: PTI

PLAYING IT RIGHT

PV Sindhu was struggling at one point&amp;nbsp;against her Thailand opponent, down 3-11. Photo: PTI

STRUGGLING TO FIND RHYTHM

Sindhu came back strongly and went on to win the first set. She gained confidence and her game improved. Photo: PTI

THAT DELICATE TOUCH

The Thai opponent had no answer to Sindhu&amp;#39;s powerful smashes, so much so that she had to dive to stop her shots, only to fail. Photo: PTI

DECLARING THE SUPREMACY

With the win, Sindhu assured India of a medal, joining the club with Siana Nehwal. Photo: PTI

A DEFINING VICTORY

PV Sindhu beat her Thailand opponent N Jindapol with ease to enter the semi-finals of women's singals. This ensures another medal for India

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu celebrates after defeating Thailand's N Jindapol during women's singles quarterfinal badminton match at the 18th Asian Games 2018. Photo: PTI

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