Champion’s confidence high as Sindhu gears up for tougher opponent

Sindhu acknowledged that she made a few avoidable mistakes in the Zhang encounter, but she praised the home crowd for their enthusiastic support. "The spectators were amazing, and their energy will push me to raise my level tomorrow," she added. The recent Japan Open champion also highlighted her fitness regimen, saying she is concentrating on one aspect at a time to stay injury‑free. "This year has been good, and I expect the coming months to be even better if I keep my focus and stay healthy," she concluded.