Asian Games: Sindhu Advances After 21-9, 21-13 Victory Over Japanese Rival

In Ichinomiya’s round‑of‑16 clash, PV Sindhu turned the tables on Japan’s Tomoka Miyazaki with a decisive 21‑9, 21‑13 scoreboard line. The Indian shuttler’s dominant display ensured her progression to the quarterfinal stage of the women’s singles at the Asian Games.

From the first serve, Sindhu asserted control, posting a rapid 13‑7 lead and comfortably closing the opening game. Miyazaki attempted to battle back in the second set, extending rallies to test Sindhu’s stamina. However, the Indian ace’s aggressive net play and swift footwork negated those efforts, allowing her to lead 11‑6 at the interval and finish the game at 21‑13.

Sindhu’s win follows a hard‑fought victory over Chinese opponent Qiu Ping‑Chien, where she rallied from a 10‑11 deficit to take the match in two games. The back‑to‑back successes have positioned her as a strong medal contender for India.