PV Sindhu ends 15-year wait, reaches maiden Japan Open semi-final after Okuhara withdrawal

PV Sindhu reached her first Japan Open semi-final after an opponent's withdrawal. This marks her third semi-final appearance of the current season. She previously defeated Han Yue in the round of sixteen. Sindhu now faces Chen Yufei in a challenging upcoming match. The Indian star is the sole remaining contender for India.

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PV Sindhu ends 15-year wait, reaches maiden Japan Open semi-final after Okuhara withdrawal
PV Sindhu reached her first Japan Open semi-final after an opponent's withdrawal. This marks her third semi-final appearance of the current season. She previously defeated Han Yue in the round of sixteen. Sindhu now faces Chen Yufei in a challenging upcoming match. The Indian star is the sole remaining contender for India.
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