Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has decided to withdraw from the upcoming Korea Open and Japan Masters, just a day after securing the women’s singles title at the Hylo Open Super 500 tournament in Saarbrucken on Sunday.
The two-time Olympic medallist will miss the Korea Open, scheduled from November 3 to 8, and the Japan Masters, which takes place from November 10 to 15.
Her decision comes after an impressive performance in Germany, where she defeated Denmark’s Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt in straight games to claim another BWF World Tour title.
Sindhu dominated the 39-minute final, registering a convincing 21-12, 21-14 victory over the eighth-seeded Dane, who is ranked world No. 25.
The former world champion displayed excellent control throughout the contest, combining accurate shot placement with impressive court coverage to keep her opponent under constant pressure.
Her ability to dictate rallies and maintain consistency proved decisive as she comfortably secured the championship.
The victory continued Sindhu’s strong run of form in 2026. She previously captured the Japan Open title in July and reached the French Open final last week, where she finished runner-up.
Her latest success also highlighted her ability to deliver strong performances across consecutive international tournaments.
India enjoyed further success at the Hylo Open as Lakshya Sen captured the men’s singles title, completing a memorable double triumph for the country.
The two victories provided another significant moment for Indian badminton on the international stage.
Sindhu’s latest achievement adds to an already distinguished career that includes two Olympic medals and a World Championships gold.
She first earned World Championships bronze medals in 2013 and 2014 before claiming silver at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
The Indian continued her success in 2017, winning the India Open and Korea Open while also securing another World Championships silver medal.
In 2018, she won the BWF World Tour Finals and another World Championships silver before becoming world champion in 2019.
Sindhu added a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and enjoyed further tournament victories in 2022, winning the Singapore Open, Swiss Open and Syed Modi International.
She also captured the Syed Modi International title in 2024 before adding the Japan Open and Hylo Open crowns to her achievements in 2026.
Although Sindhu will miss the next two tournaments, her latest title reinforces her status as one of India’s most accomplished badminton players.
