Sindhu survives scare to advance at French Open
Indian badminton star P.V. Sindhu narrowly defeated Thailand's Supanida Katethong in a three-game match at the French Open. Despite a dominant first game, Sindhu struggled in the second before securing a hard-fought victory in the decider.
Why it matters
As a double Olympic medalist, Sindhu's performance in major tournaments remains a significant point of interest for global badminton fans.
Sindhu survives scare to advance at French Open left India's badminton player P.V. Sindhu. File Shiv Kumar Pushpakar Shiv Kumar Pushpakar https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/kcej1w/article71609003.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 Sindhu started strongly, taking the opening game 21-14, but Katethong fought back in the second, dominating the rallies to level the match with a commanding 21-8 win Paris India's double Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu survived a scare from Thailand's world No. 26 Supanida Katethong to advance in the French Open Super 750 badminton tournament here on Wednesday (October 21 2026). The former world champion and world No.
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