PV Sindhu scripted history on Sunday in Tokyo,becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Japan Open title.The 31-year-old is also the first Indian to win the Japan Open, combining pure attacking display with discipline and composure as she went on to seal the title with a 21-17, 21-17 victory. Sindhu's last title came at the Syed Modi International in 2024. It's also her biggest victory since her World C'ships crown in 2019. Sindhu needed just 50 minutes to seal a commanding victory in the women's singles final.
PV SINDHU BECOMES THE FIRST EVER INDIAN TO WIN THE JAPAN OPEN!
— The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) July 19, 2026
- Sindhu defeats Home Favourite and Three-time World Champion Akane Yamaguchi
QUEEN SINDHU FINALLY WINS S750
TITLE! pic.twitter.com/mJQONE5NwQ
Yamaguchi was playing her sixth Japan Open final, while Sindhu had not beaten the Japanese player in a completed match for four years. Their meeting at the Malaysia Open earlier this year ended after Yamaguchi retired following the opening game. Sindhu's last full-match win over her came at the Thailand Open in 2022. On Sunday, Sindhu stayed in control for most of the contest. Her net play played a key role as she repeatedly forced Yamaguchi to lift the shuttle before finishing points with cross-court and body smashes.
Some late mistakes allowed Yamaguchi to close to 19-17, but the home favourite then hit wide to hand Sindhu three championship points. Sindhu sealed the title when Yamaguchi's final return landed long. The line call was confirmed after a video review.
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