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PV Sindhu Powers Past Hina Akechi, Enters French Open Final
- On Saturday, Indian badminton star PV Sindhu advanced to the French Open final after defeating Japan's Hina Akechi in a hard-fought three-game semifinal at Tremblay en France.
- The intense 73-minute encounter saw Sindhu dominate the opener before Akechi, who is 10 years her junior, forced a decider by narrowly winning the second game.
- A crucial 38-shot rally gave Sindhu an 18-16 lead in the final set, allowing her to secure victory with a decisive cross-court smash.
- This win marks two-time Olympic medallist Sindhu's second Super 750 final appearance of 2026, building on her title-winning performance at the Japan Open in July.
- Facing World No. 1 An Se-young in Sunday's final presents a formidable challenge, as the South Korean has defeated all her knockout opponents in straight sets.
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PV Sindhu beats Japan’s Hina Akechi in three-game thriller; enters French Open final
PV Sindhu has advanced to the women's singles final at the French Open after defeating Hina Akechi. She celebrated a hard-fought victory, clinching the match in three competitive games. In the final, Sindhu will face world No. 1 An Se Young of South Korea. This marks her second Super 750 final of the year, following her Japan Open success in July.
·India
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PV Sindhu beats Japan's Hina Akechi in three-game battle to reach French Open final
PV Sindhu defeated Japan’s Hina Akechi 21-10, 20-22, 21-16 in a thrilling 73-minute French Open semifinal to reach her second Super 750 final of the year. The Indian will face world No. 1 An Se Young in Sunday’s title clash.
·Noida, India
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