Indian badminton stars made a strong impression at the prestigious Singapore Open Super 750 tournament, with PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy progressing to the second round. Sindhu, the crowd favorite, delivered a commanding performance in the women’s singles, defeating Canadian shuttler Wen Yu Zhang in just 30 minutes. Meanwhile, Prannoy showcased resilience and skill in a thrilling comeback victory over higher-ranked Danish player Rasmus Gemke.
Sindhu’s win comes as a welcome comeback after her early exit at the Malaysia Masters. The Telugu superstar dominated the match with a convincing 21-14, 21-9 scoreline, demonstrating her intent to make a deep run in the tournament. Her next challenge will be a high-stakes clash against Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Chen Yu Fei from China, setting the stage for a captivating second-round encounter. With no titles to her name since last season, Sindhu is keen to claim the Singapore Open crown.
On the men’s side, HS Prannoy overcame a challenging start, dropping the first set but regrouping strongly to take the next two sets and secure his place in the next round. Prannoy will now face France’s Christophe Popov, aiming to continue his impressive form.
Unfortunately, other Indian shuttlers — Malavika Bansod, Anmol Kharb, Priyansh Rajawat, and Kiran George — were unable to advance beyond the first round, exiting the tournament following disappointing performances. As the competition intensifies, all eyes will be on Sindhu and Prannoy as they carry India’s hopes forward in this elite international event.
