PV Sindhu put up a brave fight against Spanish world No. 1 Carolina Marin in the badminton women's singles final at Rio Olympics but had to settle for silver.

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A billion strong expectation was riding on PV Sindhu for the badminton singles final against Carolina Marin at Rio Olympics. (All images from AFP)

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Sindhu started brilliantly as she won the first game 21-19 despite trailing at one stage against Marin.

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However, Marin won the second game 21-12 to make a brilliant comeback.

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However, Sindhu made Marin fight for each point.

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Marin initially took a 4-0 lead in the third and deciding game against Sindhu.

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Sindhu gave a great fight and reduced the gap with Marin.

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Both players did not yield an inch and at 10-10, it could have been anyone's game.

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But Marin took the match from that point as she won the game 21-15.

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It was a great match and Marin was seen appreciating Sindhu's efforts after the match.

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Sindhu thus became the first Indian badminton player to win an Olympics silver medal.

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Sindhu and Sakshi Malik are till now the only medal winners for India at Rio Olympics.

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(From left) Silver medallist PV Sindhu, gold medal winner Carolina Marin and bronze medallist Japan's Nozomi Okuhara

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After the silver medal win, Sindhu said: "I never thought I would make it this far. Overall I am on cloud nine at the moment, this feels amazing."

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Rio 2016: PV Sindhu Fights Bravely, Wins Silver in Badminton Final vs Carolina Marin

PV Sindhu put up a brave fight against Spanish world No. 1 Carolina Marin in the badminton women's singles final at Rio Olympics but had to settle for silver.