Indian badminton star PV Sindhu defeated Japan's Tomoka Miyazaki to advance at the China Open tournament. The Olympic champion won the three-set match with scores of 21-15, 8-21, and 21-17 against the sixth-ranked opponent. Sindhu controlled the opening game before Miyazaki dominated the second set. The Indian player regained momentum in the final game and secured victory after 62 minutes of play. This triumph marked an important breakthrough for Sindhu after a difficult 2025 season.
The doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also progressed to the next round. They defeated Japanese opponents Kenya Mitsuhashi and Hiroki Okamura in straight games with scores of 21-13 and 21-9. Their performance demonstrated strong coordination and tactical execution throughout the match. The Indian pair controlled both games from start to finish. Meanwhile, the Panda sisters concluded their tournament run after losing their women's doubles match.
The doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also progressed to the next round. They defeated Japanese opponents Kenya Mitsuhashi and Hiroki Okamura in straight games with scores of 21-13 and 21-9. Their performance demonstrated strong coordination and tactical execution throughout the match. The Indian pair controlled both games from start to finish. Meanwhile, the Panda sisters concluded their tournament run after losing their women's doubles match.
