Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium: India’s ace shuttler and two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu endured a shock early exit at the India Open 2026, suffering a three-game defeat to Vietnam’s T.L. Nguyen in the Round of 64 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Wednesday.
Sindhu started the contest on a positive note and showed her experience in the opening game, saving crucial points and edging past Nguyen 22-20 in a closely fought opener. The Indian relied on her strong defence and net play to seal the first game despite stiff resistance from the Vietnamese shuttler.
However, Nguyen turned the tables in the second game with an aggressive approach. She dominated the rallies, targeted Sindhu’s backcourt effectively, and forced a series of unforced errors from the Indian to level the match with a commanding 21-12 win.
