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Sindhu Storms Into Japan Open Final After Chen Retires Injured
Putri Kusuma Wardani: PV Sindhu marched into the Japan Open 2026 women's singles final on Saturday after China's world No. 4 Chen Yufei retired injured midway through their semifinal, handing the Indian star a place in her first final of the season.
Sindhu was in complete control of the match, leading 21-19, 15-10, when former Olympic champion Chen had to withdraw due to a possible hamstring injury.
The Indian player started strong, building a four-point lead midway through the first game with her aggressive play and quick movements. Chen rallied back to tie the score at 19-19, but Sindhu kept her composure in the final moments, converting her first game point to win the opener 21-19.
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