Badminton • Hylo Open Super 500

PV Sindhu Reaches Back-to-Back Finals with Dominant Win at Hylo Open

 

The Indian star needed just 32 minutes to beat compatriot Anmol Kharb in straight games and book her second consecutive final spot on the comeback trail.

By Staff Writer Category: Badminton Reading time: 3 min

PV Sindhu is back in familiar territory — another final. On Saturday, the double Olympic medallist defeated fellow Indian Anmol Kharb 21-13, 21-16 in the women’s singles semifinal of the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament. The win took just 32 minutes and sent Sindhu into her second consecutive final.

For Sindhu, the result is another positive sign in her comeback run. She did not just win; she controlled the match. Kharb, ranked world No. 53, tried to stay in the rallies and challenge the more experienced Indian, but Sindhu kept finding the answers at the right moments.

Result Sindhu won

Score 21-13, 21-16

Match time 32 minutes

Stage Women’s singles semifinal

 

How the match unfolded

Sindhu started with purpose and quickly put scoreboard pressure on Kharb. The first game ended 21-13, with Sindhu looking comfortable in the longer exchanges. Kharb did show fight in the second game, but Sindhu’s experience and control helped her close it out 21-16.

The straight-games win was exactly the kind of performance Sindhu would have wanted: clean, quick and without unnecessary drama. In a semifinal, that kind of control matters.

Key point: Sindhu reached her second straight final after defeating Anmol Kharb 21-13, 21-16 in 32 minutes at the Hylo Open Super 500.

Why this win matters

Reaching one final is a good run. Reaching back-to-back finals is a statement. Sindhu’s latest win shows that her comeback is building momentum, and she is once again putting together the kind of consistent run that top players aim for.

• She reached her second consecutive final.
• She won in straight games and in just 32 minutes.
• She handled a fellow Indian challenger without dropping a game.
• She kept her comeback run moving in the right direction.
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What’s next for Sindhu?

Sindhu now moves into the Hylo Open Super 500 women’s singles final. Her opponent and final result were not part of the original report, so the focus for now stays on the semifinal win — and on the bigger picture of a player finding her rhythm again.

For Indian badminton fans, the encouraging part is simple: Sindhu is competing deep into tournaments again. And this time, she is doing it in back-to-back weeks.

FAQs: PV Sindhu at Hylo Open

Who did PV Sindhu beat in the Hylo Open semifinal?

PV Sindhu defeated fellow Indian Anmol Kharb in the women’s singles semifinal.

What was the score of PV Sindhu’s semifinal?

Sindhu won 21-13, 21-16 in straight games.

How long did the match last?

The semifinal lasted just 32 minutes.

Is this Sindhu’s second consecutive final?

Yes. The report states that this is her second consecutive tournament final.

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