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P V Sindhu overcame a slow start to win in straight games, showcasing her experience as a two-time Olympic medallist and past world champion.
- PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy both secured victories in their opening round at the BWF World Championships held in Paris on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
- Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist, faced pressure early in her match against world No.69 Kaloyana Nalbantova but recovered to win.
- Sindhu defeated Nalbantova 23-21, 21-6 at the Adidas Arena, while Prannoy beat Finland’s Joakim Oldorff 21-18, 21-15 in a 47-minute contest.
- Despite facing two game points in the opening game, Sindhu recovered strongly and went on to secure an emphatic 21-6 victory in the second game to close out the match.
- Sindhu will next face Thailand’s Karupathevan Letshanaa and Prannoy is likely to meet second seed Anders Antonsen, signaling tougher challenges ahead.
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