Japan Open 2026: PV Sindhu marches into maiden final after Chen Yufei retires due to hamstring injury
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Sindhu will now face Akane Yamaguchi in the summit clash.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu advanced to her maiden Super 750 final at the Japan Open on Saturday after China’s Chen Yufei retired due to a hamstring injury.
Sindhu was in complete control of the 44-minute semifinal, leading 21-19, 15-10 when the fourth seed conceded the match.
The commanding performance marks a significant milestone, marking the first time Sindhu has advanced past the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Champion in seven years. It also represents her first BWF World Tour final appearance since the Syed Modi International in 2024.
Hitting peak form just a month ahead of the BWF World Championships, the former World Champion will now face reigning World Champion Akane Yamaguchi in the summit clash.
Playing on her opponent’s home ground, Sindhu enters the blockbuster final holding a razor-thin 15-14 head-to-head advantage over the Japanese star.
Who will PV Sindhu face in final of the Japan Open 2026?
Sindhu will face reigning World Champion Akane Yamaguchi in the summit clash.
When will the Japan Open 2026 final be played?
The Japan Open 2026 final will be played on Sunday, July 19
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