PV Sindhu Storms into Malaysia Open Semis as Yamaguchi Retires Injured

• PV Sindhu advanced to the Malaysia Open Super 1000 semifinals after Akane Yamaguchi retired due to injury.
• Sindhu won the first game 21-11 before Yamaguchi, wearing a knee brace, pulled out.
• This victory improves Sindhu's head-to-head record against Yamaguchi to 15-12.
• The tournament marks Sindhu's return after a prolonged injury lay-off.
• Sindhu will face the winner of Wang Zhiyi vs. Putri Kusuma Wardani in the semifinals.

Why It Matters: PV Sindhu progresses to Malaysia Open semifinals after opponent Akane Yamaguchi retires injured.