PV Sindhu Advances to Hylo Open Final After Defeating Anmol Kharb
TL;DR
- PV Sindhu secured a spot in the Hylo Open Super 500 final.
- She defeated Anmol Kharb in straight games, 21-13, 21-16.
- The match lasted 32 minutes.
- This is Sindhu's second consecutive final appearance in two weeks.
Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu reached the final of the Hylo Open Super 500 in Germany on Saturday. She overcame fellow Indian competitor Anmol Kharb in a match that concluded in 32 minutes.
Sindhu utilized her experience and aggressive play to overcome the 19-year-old Kharb. Although Kharb managed to take a brief lead during the second game, Sindhu regained control to finish the match in straight games.
This victory marks the second time in two weeks that Sindhu has reached a tournament final. She previously finished as the runner-up at the French Open.
Kharb, who is ranked 53rd globally, was appearing in her second Super 500 semifinal. Sindhu remains undefeated against her in their two career meetings.
Why It Matters
This performance highlights the continued competitiveness of Indian badminton players on the international stage, as PV Sindhu maintains her momentum following a recent runner-up finish at the French Open.
Oct 31, 2026 · Updated 10/31/2026, 3:00:54 PM · Reported with: Times of India Sports
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