After Japan Open triumph, Sindhu targets a sixth Worlds medal next
Badminton player P.V. Sindhu won the Japan Open, marking her first title in 20 months and her first win against Akane Yamaguchi in four years. She is now focusing on the upcoming World Badminton Championships.
Why it matters
Sindhu's victory is a significant comeback story in professional sports, highlighting the resilience of elite athletes.
A title after 20 months is perhaps the best preparation P.V. Sindhu could hope for in the run-up to the prestigious World Badminton Championships at home.
Becoming the first ever Indian winner of the Japan Open on Sunday, a Super750 event, against home favourite Akane Yamaguchi was made more special by the fact that this was Sindhu’s first win in a completed match against Yamaguchi in four years. More importantly, it was Sindhu’s first World Tour title outside India in four years, since the 2022 Singapore Open.
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