2018: PV Sindhu vs Pornpawee Chochuwong

The All England Open 2018 is by far the most successful PV Sindhu has ever been in the tournament. Entering the event as world number 4, the Indian reached the semi-finals of the tournament.

PV Sindhu pipped Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand 20-22, 21-17, 21-9 in the first round.