Fighting Sindhu loses to nemesis An Se Young to sign off with runner-up finish
Indian badminton player P.V. Sindhu finished as the runner-up at the French Open after losing to world No. 1 An Se Young. Despite a strong start, Sindhu was unable to overcome the Olympic champion in the final match.
Why it matters
This result marks a significant performance for Sindhu in a major international tournament, highlighting the competitive landscape of professional badminton.
Fighting Sindhu loses to nemesis An Se Young to sign off with runner-up finish left The 31-year-old Indian lost 21-16, 11-21, 12-21 to the Olympic champion, who clinched her fourth French Open title and 11th crown of the season on October 25, 2026 The Hindu The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/bcwdg4/article71623291.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/TH10-INSTA-CITYGLPGL3RU7.3.jpg.jpg th-online Administrator India's badminton player P.V. Sindhu in action against Ireland's Sophia Noble, in the round of 64 Women's Singles match during the BWF World Championships 2026, at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, in New Delhi on Monday, August 17, 2026, Photo: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR / The Hindu The 31-year-old Indian lost 21-16, 11-21, 12-21 to the Olympic champion, who clinched her fourth French Open title and 11th crown of the season Paris India's P.V. Sindhu put up a spirited fight before going down to world No.
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