Australian Open 2026: PV Sindhu storms into semis; Tanvi Sharma exits
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Hariharan and Arjun retired mid-game in their quarter-final clash
World No. 10 PV Sindhu booked her place in the semi-finals of the Australian Open 2026, currently underway at the Quaycentre in Sydney with a dominant victory over Chinese Taipei’s Chen Su Yu.
In a match lasting just 27 minutes, the third-seeded Indian controlled both games from the beginning to seal a 21-6, 21-9 victory. The result marks Sindhu’s second semi-final appearance of the season, having previously reached the last four at the Malaysia Open 2026.
An interesting semi-final awaits Sindhu as the two-time Olympic medallist takes on top seed and three-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi.
The clash will be the 29th meeting between the two, with Sindhu holding a 15-13 advantage in their head-to-head record. However, the Japanese has won four of their last five encounters.
Yamaguchi advanced to the semis with a 21-14, 21-14 victory over India’s Tanvi Sharma in 32 minutes.
In men’s doubles, the Indian pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun were forced to retire during the second game against opponents from Chinese Taipei.
Who did PV Sindhu defeat to reach the semis of BWF Australian Open 2026?
Sindhu beat Chinese Taipei’s Chen Su Yu in straight games 21-6, 21-9 to reach the semis.
Who will PV Sindhu face in the semis of BWF Australian Open 2026?
Sindhu will face long-time rival Akane Yamaguchi of Japan for a place in the final.
Has any other Indians reached the semi-finals at BWF Australian Open 2026?
No, Sindhu is the sole Indian to reach the final four stage.
Has PV Sindhu won the Australian Open title before?
No, Sindhu’s best performance in the BWF 500 tournament has been reaching the quarter-finals.
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