PV Sindhu. (Picture credit: AFP)
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News1807-01-2026, 12:25

PV Sindhu Advances at Malaysia Open; Kapila-Crasto Bow Out

  • PV Sindhu defeated Sung Shuo Yun (Chinese-Taipei) 21-14, 22-20 in the Malaysia Open Super 1000.
  • Returning from a foot injury, Sindhu secured her spot in the pre-quarterfinals after a 51-minute match.
  • Sindhu will face world No.9 Tomoka Miyazaki of Japan in the round of 16.
  • Indian mixed doubles pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto were eliminated by Presley Smith and Jennie Gai (America).
  • Ace men's doubles pair Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy are scheduled to play their opening match later.

Why It Matters: Sindhu makes strong comeback at Malaysia Open; mixed doubles pair exits.

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