Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has advanced to the second round of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 after a thrilling victory over Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara in a marathon three-game battle.
🔴 Match Highlights:
- Sindhu defeated Okuhara 22-20, 21-23, 21-15 in a one-hour, 19-minute clash.
- The Indian shuttler showed grit and determination, saving multiple game points.
- Sindhu now faces Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong in the round of 16.
📢 Sindhu’s Emotional Tribute to Okuhara:
After the match, Sindhu took to social media, writing, “14 years. 20 matches. From my longest to the shortest World Championship finals—always with her. We’ve shared wins, losses, and a rivalry only we understand. Keep fighting, Nozomi. The court’s never quite the same without you.”
⚠️ Indian Contingent Update:
- Lakshya Sen bowed out after a hard-fought battle against China’s Shi Yu Qi.
- HS Prannoy also exited, losing to Indonesia’s Alwi Farhan.
- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy & Chirag Shetty advanced in men’s doubles.
👉 Can Sindhu continue her winning run? Let us know in the comments!
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