PV Sindhu Faces Tough Defeat Against World No. 1 An Se-young at French Open Super 750

In a gripping encounter at the French Open Super 750, Indian badminton star PV Sindhu faced off against world number one An Se-young. Despite a strong start, winning the first set, Sindhu ultimately succumbed to An's powerful gameplay, losing the match in three sets. This defeat marks another chapter in their ongoing rivalry, with An extending her lead to 11-0 in their head-to-head record. Sindhu's performance, however, received accolades for her resilience and skill against a top competitor.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 25, 2026, 19:44 IST

PV Sindhu's Challenging Match at French Open

Mumbai - Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu encountered a tough challenge at the French Open Super 750 tournament, where she faced the world’s top player, An Se-young from South Korea. The match lasted nearly 61 minutes, with Sindhu starting strong by winning the first set. However, the Korean player made a remarkable comeback, ultimately winning the match with scores of 16-21, 21-11, and 21-12. This victory allowed An Se-young to extend her head-to-head record against Sindhu to 11-0.

In the opening set, Sindhu, ranked 11th in the world, surprised the top player with her strategic play. Utilizing excellent net control and precise drop shots, she forced An Se-young to cover the entire court. With her aggressive net game, Sindhu clinched the first set 21-16, taking an early lead in the match. However, after losing the first set, the Olympic and World Champion An Se-young elevated her performance significantly.

In the second and third decisive sets, the Korean star countered Sindhu's strategy by employing consistent body smashes. An Se-young targeted Sindhu's left side and body with double smash attacks, which slowed down the Indian player's responses. After a dominant 21-11 win in the second set, An Se-young maintained her superiority in the third set, winning 21-12 and moving closer to her fourth French Open title. Despite the loss, Sindhu's resilient performance against the world’s top player has garnered considerable praise.