PV Sindhu defeated Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi in straight games to win her maiden Japan Open Super 750 title, becoming the first Indian to claim the championship. The two-time Olympic medallist registered a 21-17, 21-17 victory with aggressive attacking play and tactical control. The triumph marks Sindhu’s biggest title since her 2019 World Championships victory.
Tokyo, Jul 19: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu produced a vintage display of attacking badminton to outclass local favourite Akane Yamaguchi in straight games, clinching her maiden Super 750 title at the Japan Open here on Sunday.
The 31-year-old became the first Indian to win the Japan Open, combining relentless attack with tactical discipline and composure in the decisive moments to register a 21-17, 21-17 victory over the three-time world champion and end a title drought of more than two years.
Sindhu's previous title came at the Syed Modi International in 2024. The triumph is her biggest title since winning the World Championships in 2019.
Sindhu ends title drought
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