Archive · 19 Jul 2026
PV Sindhu wins Japan Open
PV Sindhu, a famous badminton player from India, won the Japan Open tournament.
She beat Akane Yamaguchi, a top player from Japan, in the final.
This is a big deal because it's Sindhu's first win in a major tournament in over two years.
She played really well, using smart shots and staying calm under pressure.
This victory also makes her the first Indian to ever win the Japan Open.
Sindhu is now in the top 8 rankings in the world.
She celebrated with her coach after winning.
PV Sindhu won the Japan Open final against Akane Yamaguchi with a score of 21-17, 21-17.
This is Sindhu's first Super 750 title since 2019 and her first World Tour title since the 2024 Syed Modi International.
Sindhu became the first Indian to win the Japan Open, ending a two-year title drought.
She defeated world No. 5 Han Yue in the pre-quarterfinals and Tokyo Olympic champion Chen Yufei in the semifinals.
Sindhu's victory will move her into the top 8 in the world rankings.
- Who
- PV Sindhu and Akane Yamaguchi
- What
- PV Sindhu won the Japan Open final against Akane Yamaguchi
- When
- July 19, 2026
- Where
- Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium
- Why
- PV Sindhu outplayed Akane Yamaguchi in a straight-game victory to win her first Super 750 title since 2019.
PV Sindhu
Akane Yamaguchi
Match Outcome
PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu won the Japan Open final against Akane Yamaguchi with a score of 21-17, 21-17.
Akane Yamaguchi
Akane Yamaguchi lost the final to PV Sindhu, ending her bid for a fifth Japan Open title.
- Player 1
- PV Sindhu
- Player 2
- Akane Yamaguchi
- Match Result
- PV Sindhu won 21-17, 21-17
- Tournament
- Japan Open Super 750
- Date
- July 19, 2026
- Location
- Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium
- Sindhu's Last Title
- Syed Modi International (2024)
- Sindhu's Last Super 750 Title
- 2019
- Yamaguchi's Japan Open Finals
- 6
- Sindhu's World Ranking After Win
- Top 8
Sources
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