Thulasimathi Murugesan beats Manisha Ramadass 2-0 to reach the final

Here are the highlights of the women's singles SU5 semi-final match between Manisha Ramadass and Thulasimathi Murugesan at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. The Arena La Chapelle in Paris witnessed a brilliant match between the two Indian badminton players, with Murugesan emerging as the winner. Watch the highlights of the match here.

India's Manisha Ramadass first defeated France's Maud Lefort in the Group C match and then lost to China's QX Yang in straight sets. In the last match, she won against Japan's Mamiko Toyoda.

Indian para-shuttler Thulasimathi Murugesan won both her group matches in the women's singles SU5 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, defeating Italy's Rosa Efomo De Marco in straight sets and then winning against Portugal's Beatriz Monteiro.

Thulasimathi Murugesan took an early lead in the first match against her compatriot Manisha Ramadass.

Game 1: Ramadass 0-3 Murugesan

Ramadass opened her account with two consecutive three-pointers, but Murugesan then doubled her lead. She is currently four points ahead.

Game 1: Ramadass 5-9 Murugesan

After a brilliant start, Manisha Ramadass managed to keep Thulasimathi Murugesan at bay and reduced the points deficit.

Game 1: Ramadass 9-11 Murugesan

Thulasimathi Murugesan again took a two-point lead after Manisha Ramadass was in fine form and reduced the points gap.

Game 1: Ramadass 11-15 Murugesan

Manisha Ramadass came closer and successfully reduced the score gap in Game 1. Now she has reduced the gap.

Game 1: Ramadass 16-17 Murugesan

Thulasimathi Murugesan took the lead in the match again after the score was tied at 17-17 and is on the verge of winning the first game.

Game 1: Ramadass 16-19 Murugesan

The score is 20:20 and now one of them has to score two points in a row to win the first game. Both badminton players fought bravely and deserved the win equally.

Game 1: Ramadass 20-20 Murugesan

Thulasimathi Murugesan continued her winning streak and won the first game 23-21. Manisha Ramadass fought hard but it was not enough.

Game 1: Ramadass 21-23 Murugesan

After winning the first game, Thulasimathi Murugesan took an early lead in the second game and further edged out Manisha Ramadass.

Game 2: Ramadass 3-4 Murugesan

Indian para-shuttler Manisha Ramadass took an early lead in the second game after Thulasimathi Murugesan suffered two consecutive defeats.

Game 2: Ramadass 7-6 Murugesan

The scores are again level and are 11-11 for both Indian players. Both are very competitive and show their class on the field.

Game 2: Ramadass 11-11 Murugesan

Murugesan took the lead in Game 2 after being stuck at 11-11 for a while. She has overtaken Ramadass and is now two points ahead of her.

Game 2: Ramadass 16-18 Murugesan

Thulasimathi Murugesan won Game 2 against Manisha Ramadass to advance to the final of the Women's Singles SU5, defeating her compatriot in straight sets 23-21, 21-17.

Game 2: Ramadass 17-21 Murugesan

Now Thulasimathi Murugesan will face China's QX Yang in the gold medal match on Monday, while Manisha Ramadass will face Cathrine Rosengren in the bronze medal match.

Thulasimathi Murugesan at least secured a silver medal for India in the Para-Badminton SU5 women's singles category, while Manisha Ramadass will have to fight for the bronze medal on Monday. That's all from us. Thank you!