P V Sindhu and Mixed Doubles Team Shine at Japan Open

In an exciting start at the Japan Open, P V Sindhu and the mixed doubles team of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto have advanced to the second round after winning their matches convincingly. Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medalist, showcased her prowess by defeating her Malaysian opponent in straight games. However, other Indian pairs faced challenges, with some exiting the tournament early. Read on to discover the full results and highlights from this thrilling badminton event.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 14, 2026, 18:49 IST

Sindhu and Mixed Doubles Pair Advance in Japan Open

Tokyo, Japan - On July 14, two-time Olympic medalist P V Sindhu, along with the mixed doubles duo of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto, successfully moved to the second round of the Japan Open, part of the BWF Super 750 tournament, after winning their opening matches in straight games.

Sindhu, the 2019 BWF Champion, showcased her skills by defeating Malaysia's Wong Ling Ching with a score of 21-14, 21-11 in just 36 minutes, marking a strong start to her tournament journey.

In the mixed doubles category, Kapila and Crasto also secured their spot in the next round, overcoming Scotland's Alexander Dunn and Julie Macpherson with a score of 21-16, 21-14.

Unfortunately, Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde were eliminated in the mixed doubles after facing a defeat against the top-seeded Chinese pair Feng Yan Zhe and Huang Dong Ping, with scores of 11-21, 10-21.

In men's doubles, Hariharan Amsakarunan and M.R. Arjun managed to win the second game but ultimately lost to Lee Jhe-Huei and Yang Po-Hsuan from Chinese Taipei, with a final score of 13-21, 21-17, 7-21.

Additionally, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty had to retire in their opening match against Denmark's Daniel Lundgaard and Mads Vestergaard after the first game due to Rankireddy's ongoing shoulder injury.

Results (Round 1):

Women's Singles: P V Sindhu defeated Wong Ling Ching (Malaysia) 21-14, 21-11.

Mixed Doubles: Dhruv Kapila/Tanisha Crasto defeated Alexander Dunn/Julie Macpherson (Scotland) 21-16, 21-14.

Mixed Doubles: Feng Yan Zhe/Huang Dong Ping (China) defeated Rohan Kapoor/Ruthvika Shivani Gadde 21-11, 21-10.

Men's Doubles: Daniel Lundgaard/Mads Vestergaard (Denmark) defeated Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty 21-19 (retired).

Men's Doubles: Lee Jhe-Huei/Yang Po-Hsuan (Chinese Taipei) defeated Hariharan Amsakarunan/M.R. Arjun 21-13, 17-21, 21-7.