P.V. Sindhu Wins Third Syed Modi Title
P.V. Sindhu ended a two-year title drought after beating China’s Wu Luo Yu 21-14, 21-16 to win her third Syed Modi International title. This triumph comes after her earlier wins in 2017 and 2022 and is her first podium finish since her last triumph at the Singapore Open in 2022.
Lakshya Sen Dominates in Men’s Singles
Lakshya Sen, the 2021 World Championships bronze medallist, dominated Singapore’s Jia Heng Jason Teh 21-6, 21-7 in a stunning performance, reclaiming his confidence after a disappointing Paris Olympics.
Indian Women’s Doubles Team Makes History
The Indian pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won their first Super 300 title, defeating China’s Bao Li Jing and Li Qian 21-18, 21-11. This was the first Syed Modi title for an Indian women’s doubles team.
Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles Finals
In the men’s doubles, Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy and Sai Pratheek K fought very hard but lost 14-21, 21-19, 17-21 to Huang Di and Liu Yang of China in a 71-minute match. Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila started very strongly in mixed doubles but eventually were defeated 21-18, 14-21, 8-21 by the Thai pair of Dechapol Puavaranukroh and Supissara Paewsampran.
Sindhu vs Wu: A Detailed Analysis
Sindhu’s match against Wu Luo Yu saw her take an early lead and maintain control throughout. Despite Wu’s resistance, Sindhu surged ahead in the second game, sealing her win with a powerful smash, displaying excellent tactical play and composure under pressure.
Lakshya vs Jia: Total Control
Aggressive play marked Lakshya Sen’s match, taking it straight to 8-0 in the first game. His continued aggression in the second game did not let Teh breathe much air as he smashes out powerful shots and impeccable defense lines to win his match very easily.
This victory will give both Sindhu and Lakshya confidence for the upcoming season and a great foundation as they continue competing on the international stage.
