Hylo Open 2026: Sindhu defeats Kharb in straight games, to face Chochuwong in final
Sindhu’s experience and attacking strokes carried her into a second straight final, where she will face Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong.
- On Saturday, Double Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu defeated compatriot Anmol Kharb 21-13, 21-16 to secure her place in the Hylo Open 2026 women's singles final in Saarbrucken, Germany.
- The 31-year-old Sindhu, ranked eighth globally, leveraged superior reach and attacking strokes to overcome the 19-year-old Kharb's challenge in the Super 500 semifinal.
- Controlling exchanges with precise baseline clears and net play, Sindhu dictated proceedings throughout both games, forcing errors from the teenager to complete the straight-game victory in 32 minutes.
- Denmark's Line Kjaersfeldt advanced to Sunday's final after defeating Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong 8-21, 21-19, 28-26 in an 80-minute semifinal, setting up her clash with Sindhu.
- This result marks Sindhu's second consecutive final appearance in as many weeks, following her runner-up finish at the French Open last week and underscoring her strong 2026 season.
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Hylo Open Super 500: PV Sindhu beats compatriot Anmol Kharb to enter final - The Tribune
Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu stormed into her second final in as many weeks with a straight-game win over compatriot Anmol Kharb in the women’s semifinals of the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament here on Saturday. Sindhu, who finished runner-up at the French Open last week, continued her impressive run with a 21-13, […]
PV Sindhu outclasses Anmol Kharb to enter second consecutive final at Hylo Open
PV Sindhu defeated compatriot Anmol Kharb 21-13, 21-16 in 32 minutes to reach her second consecutive final at the Hylo Open. The Indian star will face Denmark's Line Kjaersfeldt in the title clash after finishing runner-up at the French Open.
P V Sindhu reaches second consecutive final with straight-game win over Anmol Kharb at Hylo Open
Hylo Open final: Double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu defeated compatriot Anmol Kharb in straight games in Saarbrücken, Germany, to reach her second consecutive title clash.
Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu enters her second final in two weeks after defeating compatriot Anmol Kharb at Hylo Open badminton tournament
PV Sindhu stormed into the Hylo Open Super 500 final after defeating compatriot Anmol Kharb 21-13, 21-16 in 32 minutes. The double Olympic medallist has now reached back-to-back finals, following her runner-up finish at the French Open last week. Sindhu's experience and attacking game proved too strong for the 19-year-old Anmol.
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