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Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu produced a vintage display of attacking badminton to outclass local favourite Akane Yamaguchi in straight games, clinching her maiden Super 750 title at the Japan Open here on Sunday.
The 31-year-old, first Indian to win the Japan Open, combined relentless attack with tactical discipline and composure in the decisive moments to register a 21-17, 21-17 victory over the three-time world champion Yamaguchi, securing her first title in more than two years.
Sindhu's last title came at the Syed Modi International in 2024.
The Japan Open victory is her biggest title win since lifting the World Championships crown in 2019.
The 31-year-old, first Indian to win the Japan Open, combined relentless attack with tactical discipline and composure in the decisive moments to register a 21-17, 21-17 victory over the three-time world champion Yamaguchi, securing her first title in more than two years.
PV Sindhu Is The Champion Of The Japan Open 2026 ❤️🏆
This Is Sindhu's 1st S750 Title And Her 1st World Tour Title Since The 2024 Syed Modi International .
Sindhu Will Enter The Top 8 In The World Rankings Next Week .#JapanOpen2026 https://t.co/3ujCCQggQP pic.twitter.com/7evCCTdnJx
— Badminton Media (@BadmintonMedia1) July 19, 2026
Sindhu's last title came at the Syed Modi International in 2024.
The Japan Open victory is her biggest title win since lifting the World Championships crown in 2019.
