Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag Win Malaysia Open Openers
PV Sindhu, a famous badminton player from India, played her first match of the new season at the Malaysia Open.
She played against a player named Sung Shuo Yun from Chinese Taipei.
Sindhu had a slow start and was behind early in the game.
But she quickly got into a good rhythm and started playing really well.
She used powerful smashes and clever shots to win the match in two games with scores of 21-14 and 22-20.
It took her 51 minutes to win.
Sindhu showed that she is in good form and ready for the new season.
She will now play against Tomoka Miyazaki from Japan in the next round.
Meanwhile, the Indian men's doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy also won their match against Yang Po-Hsuan and Lee Jhe-Hue from Chinese Taipei with scores of 21-13 and 21-15.
They will face Junaidi Arif and Roy King Yap from Malaysia in the next round.
PV Sindhu won her first match of the season against Sung Shuo Yun at the Malaysia Open Super 1000 in Kuala Lumpur.
Sindhu had a strong start in the first game, winning 21-14, but faced a tough challenge in the second game, eventually winning 22-20.
She used powerful smashes and defensive solidity to secure her victory in 51 minutes.
Sindhu's round-the-head forehand crosscourt smash was a key shot in her victory.
The match featured a dramatic finish with a point review and Sindhu holding her nerve to win.
- Who
- PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag (Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy)
- What
- Won their opening matches at the Malaysia Open Super 1000
- When
- Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Where
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Why
- Sindhu was returning to action after an injury break and started her season with a victory
- Player
- PV Sindhu
- Opponent
- Sung Shuo Yun
- Tournament
- Malaysia Open Super 1000
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Match Duration
- 51 minutes
- Score
- 21-14, 22-20
- Sindhu's Return
- After injury break
- Next Opponent
- Tomoka Miyazaki
- Satwik-Chirag Opponent
- Yang Po-Hsuan and Lee Jhe-Hue
- Satwik-Chirag Score
- 21-13, 21-15
- Satwik-Chirag Next Opponent
- Junaidi Arif and Roy King Yap
Sources
Malaysia Open badminton: PV Sindhu turns up heat after slow start to overcome Sung Shuo Yun in season-opener
Malaysia Open: Sindhu overcomes Chinese-Taipei opponent in opening round
Malaysian Open 2026: PV Sindhu returns in style, beats Sung Shuo Yun in straight games
India Open 2026: Tricky draw for India’s singles stars as Lakshya-Ayush face-off in opening round
PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag Make Winning Start at Malaysia Open
India Open: All-Indian clash for Lakshya, Sindhu to face Thuy Linh Nguyen in tricky opener
Malaysia Open 2026: PV Sindhu Cruises Into Pre-Quarterfinals, Satwik-Chirag Join The Charge
Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag make winning start at Malaysia Open
India Open badminton: Ayush Shetty vs Lakshya Sen the highlight of opening round; Sindhu faces a tricky early draw
