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Sindhu Survives Akechi Scare in 73-Minute French Open 2026 Semifinal, Sets up Final Against An Se-Young
Sindhu advanced to her second Super 750 final of the year after a 73-minute three-game win over Japan's Hina Akechi.
- 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 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.
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[OSEN=Jeong Seung-woo] Pusarla Venkata Sindhu (ranked 11th), a living legend of Indian badminton, quelled the sensation caused by Japan's rising star Hina Akechi (ranked 22nd). Although Akechi reached the semifinals by defeating even the world number 2, she could not overcome the experience of Sindhu, who boasts two Olympic medals and a World Championship title. Pusarla Venkata Sindhu [played] on the 24th (KST) at the Arena in Paris, France
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