Focused Play Helps Sindhu Secure First Super 750 Final Since 2024

PV Sindhu’s disciplined approach paid off at the Japan Open 2026, where she reached the women’s singles final after a disciplined win over China’s Chen Yufei. The Indian star took the first game 21-19 and was leading 15-10 in the second before Yufei withdrew with a hamstring injury. Speaking after the match, Sindhu credited her coach’s constant reminders to stay present and focus on the next point. “The mental aspect is as important as the physical. My coach kept telling me to keep my mind on each point, which prevented me from getting discouraged when the score tightened,” she said. This performance marks Sindhu’s first appearance in a BWF Super 750 final and her first chance at a World Tour title since December 2024. Her next opponent will be Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi, the world’s third‑ranked player and a three‑time world champion.