Badminton

Facing the 63rd-ranked Taiwanese qualifier, Sindhu faced little resistance, clinching victory with scores of 21-14 and 21-12 within a swift 36 minutes of play.

With her eyes set on adding another title to her illustrious career, Sindhu displayed her dominance on the court, overpowering her opponent in straight games with a resounding scoreline of 21-16, 21-12.

Reflecting on their performance, Chirag acknowledged the challenge posed by their opponents, admitting to feeling the strain from consecutive tournaments. He emphasized the importance of not underestimating their adversaries' abilities. This setback marked their first early exit since November the previous year, a departure from their recent streak of reaching finals.

Sen, ranked 18th in the world, displayed resilience as he fought back from a challenging situation in the decider, overcoming a deficit of 2-8 to clinch a thrilling victory over Antonsen with a scoreline of 24-22, 11-21, 21-14. The match, marked by controversy, saw Sen outmaneuver Antonsen, a three-time medallist at the World Championships.

Sindhu, ranked 11th globally and a former world champion, demonstrated her prowess by clinching the first game 21-10 against her German opponent, Li Yvonne Li, who then retired from the match. This allowed Sindhu a smooth passage into the next round of the competition.

The Indian duo, ranked world No. 1, had previously finished as runners-up in the French Open in 2019 before seizing the title in 2022. This year, they displayed their dominance by outplaying Lee and Yang with a score of 21-11 21-17 in just 37 minutes, reclaiming the Super 750 tournament crown and marking their first victory of the season. This win came after reaching the final for the third time in 2023 but falling short in previous tournaments such as the Malaysia Super 1000 and India Super 750.

In a masterful display of skill and strategy, Satwik and Chirag dominated the first game of the final, surging ahead from a tied score of 4-4 to secure five consecutive points. Maintaining their momentum, they widened the gap from 11-6 to 17-10 before sealing the game 21-11 with precision and determination.