{"id":3089,"date":"2026-07-19T05:49:55","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T05:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=3089"},"modified":"2026-07-19T05:49:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T05:49:55","slug":"pv-sindhu-scripts-history-beats-yamaguchi-after-four-years-to-become-first-indian-to-win-japan-open-badminton-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=3089","title":{"rendered":"PV Sindhu scripts history, beats Yamaguchi after four years to become first Indian to win Japan Open | Badminton News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-132490413,imgsize-152930,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/vbn-87.jpg\" alt=\"PV Sindhu scripts history, beats Yamaguchi after four years to become first Indian to win Japan Open\" title=\"PV Sindhu\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Two-time Olympic medallist <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/pv-sindhu\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PV Sindhu<\/a> defeated home favourite Akane Yamaguchi in straight games to win her maiden Japan Open title and first Super 750 crown in Tokyo on Sunday.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/>The 31-year-old became the first Indian to win the Japan Open after beating the three-time world champion 21-17, 21-17. <!-- -->The victory ended her title drought of more than two years and marked her biggest title since winning the World Championships in 2019.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"7\"\/>Sindhu&#8217;s previous title came at the Syed Modi International in 2024.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"9\"\/>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&#8217;s last full-match win over her came at the Thailand Open in 2022.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>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.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/>Sindhu took an early 3-0 lead before Yamaguchi levelled the score at 3-3. The opening game remained close in the early stages, with both players exchanging points and errors.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>Sindhu moved ahead 8-6 after winning several points through her net play and extended the lead to 9-6 with a powerful smash. However, Yamaguchi fought back and went into the mid-game interval with a two-point advantage.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/>After the break, Sindhu won a 36-shot rally to level the scores at 11-11 and quickly regained control. A cross-court smash, a net winner and a deep push helped her open a 16-12 lead.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/>Yamaguchi narrowed the gap before both players produced a 38-shot rally at 17-15. <!-- -->The Japanese player eventually drew level, but Sindhu responded with two important points to move 19-17 ahead.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>Yamaguchi then hit the net before Sindhu closed out the opening game with a well-placed push into her opponent&#8217;s backhand corner.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"30\"\/>Sindhu carried that momentum into the second game. She controlled the rallies from the front court and raced to an 8-3 lead after winning a 44-shot exchange.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"32\"\/>Although Yamaguchi reduced the gap to 8-7 after a few errors from Sindhu, the Indian recovered to lead 11-7 at the interval.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/>Yamaguchi continued to struggle with her length and also lost a video challenge as Sindhu increased her lead to 14-7.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"37\"\/>The Japanese player made one final push to cut the deficit to 14-12, but Sindhu answered with two powerful smashes to move 17-14 and then stretched the lead further after another Yamaguchi error.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"39\"\/>Some late mistakes allowed Yamaguchi to close to 19-17, but the home favourite then hit wide to hand Sindhu three championship points.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"41\"\/>Sindhu sealed the title when Yamaguchi&#8217;s final return landed long. The line call was confirmed after a video review.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"43\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/badminton\/pv-sindhu-scripts-history-beats-yamaguchi-after-four-years-to-become-first-indian-to-win-japan-open\/articleshow\/132490414.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu defeated home favourite Akane Yamaguchi in straight games to win her maiden Japan Open title and first Super 750 crown in Tokyo on Sunday.The 31-year-old became the first Indian to win the Japan Open after beating the three-time world champion 21-17, 21-17. 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