PV Sindhu Creates History, Becomes First Indian Woman to Win Japan Open Super 750 Title
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu scripted history by winning her maiden Japan Open Super 750 title after defeating Japan's former world champion Akane Yamaguchi in straight games. The victory marks one of the biggest achievements of Sindhu's career since her 2019 World Championship triumph and makes her the first Indian woman to win the prestigious tournament.
Tokyo, Japan: Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu delivered a sensational performance to claim her maiden Japan Open Super 750 title, defeating former world champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in straight games, 21-17, 21-17, in the women's singles final.
With this victory, Sindhu became the first Indian woman to win the Japan Open, adding another historic milestone to her illustrious career. The triumph is also her first-ever BWF Super 750 title, making it one of the most significant achievements since she won the 2019 BWF World Championships.
Playing on Yamaguchi's home court, Sindhu displayed exceptional composure, aggression, and tactical discipline throughout the match. She controlled the rallies from the start, neutralized Yamaguchi's trademark consistency, and maintained the upper hand to seal the championship in straight games.
The win carries added significance considering Yamaguchi has been one of Sindhu's toughest rivals over the years. The Japanese star had previously defeated Sindhu in several major tournaments, including the 2019 Indonesia Open Super 1000 final and the 2019 BWF World Tour Finals. Sunday's victory marked a long-awaited breakthrough against one of her fiercest competitors.
Sindhu's performance has been widely hailed as a major comeback and a reminder of the form that made her one of the world's best badminton players. Many experts believe the title could mark the beginning of a new chapter in her career as she builds momentum towards the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
The Japan Open title is also Sindhu's biggest tour-level triumph in recent years. Before this victory, her last major title came at the Syed Modi International in 2024. Earlier in her career, she won the BWF World Tour Finals in 2018 and the China Open in 2016, but the Japan Open Super 750 crown now stands among her most prestigious achievements.
By overcoming one of the strongest players in women's badminton on her home court, Sindhu has once again demonstrated why she remains one of India's greatest sporting icons. The historic victory has been celebrated across the country and has strengthened expectations of another strong Olympic campaign from the two-time Olympic medallist.