PV Sindhu won the first Super 500 title of her career when she defeated reigning Asian champion Wang Zhi Yi of China 21-9, 11-21, 21-15 in the final of the Singapore Open
The 27-year-old from Hyderabad came into the match with a 1-0 lead over Wang, having beaten the Chinese player in their only meeting at the All England Championships this year.
This is her first 500 or better since the world championship win in 2019.
Sindhu is only the third Indian to win the $3.7 million tournament, earning $27,750. Saina Nehwal (2010) and B Sai Praneeth (2017) are India’s past winners.
