Badminton
Japan Open 2026 Highlights: PV Sindhu crowned champion; beats Akane Yamaguchi
Check out the Highlights from the 2026 Japan Open Super 750 Final between PV Sindhu and Akane Yamaguchi.
PV Sindhu celebrates after reaching the 2026 Japan Open Final (Photo credit: Badminton Photo/BWF)
Japan Open 2026 Highlights: PV Sindhu ended her 19-month title drought, beating Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in the women's singles final at the 2026 Japan Open Super 750, becoming the first shuttler from India to win the title on Sunday.
The 31-year-old double Olympic medallist was at her absolute best as she tamed the reigning world champion with her attacking game in 50 minutes.
The title win marked Sindhu's first Super 750 title and her first major title win since the BWF World Championships seven years ago in 2019.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 19 July 2026 8:46 AM IST
Goood Morningggg!
Hello and a warm welcome to The Bridge's LIVE coverage of the 2026 Japan Open Super 750 final between PV Sindhu and Akane Yamaguchi.
Sindhu and Yamaguchi, two veterans of the sport, have written one of the most storied rivalries in women's singles badminton history. The two modern day greats have faced off 29 times so far with Sindhu holding a slight 15-14 advantage.
As they face off for the 30th time in front of Yamaguchi's home crowd, can Sindhu extend her lead or will the Japanese shuttler equalise ahead of the upcoming 2026 BWF World Championships in Delhi next month?
Stay tuned for all the latest updates!
