PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen Reach Finals at Hylo Open Super 500

In an impressive display of skill, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen have both advanced to the finals of the Hylo Open Super 500. Sindhu, fresh off a runner-up finish at the French Open, defeated Anmol Kharb, while Sen overcame Toma Junior Popov. This marks a significant achievement for both athletes as they aim for victory in their respective finals. Sindhu will face Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt, while Sen's opponent will be determined between Jonatan Christie and Anders Antonsen. Their performances highlight their potential in the badminton world.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 1, 2026, 01:01 IST

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen Advance to Hylo Open Finals

Saarbrucken, Germany - On November 1, two-time Olympic champion PV Sindhu showcased her exceptional form by securing a spot in her second consecutive BWF World Tour final at the Hylo Open Super 500. In the men's singles category, Lakshya Sen also progressed to the finals after overcoming Toma Junior Popov, as reported in a press release.

Following her runner-up finish at the French Open last week, Sindhu triumphed over fellow Indian Anmol Kharb with scores of 21-13, 21-16 in the semi-finals held on Saturday. The match lasted 38 minutes and marked the first international clash between the two players, with Sindhu maintaining her flawless tournament record by not dropping a single game. She is set to compete against Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt in the final.

Road to the Championship Round

Lakshya Sen joined Sindhu in the finals by achieving a solid victory over France's sixth seed Toma Junior Popov, winning 21-17, 21-13 in a match that lasted 41 minutes. This win gives Sen a 3-2 advantage in their head-to-head encounters. This will be Lakshya's second final of the season, following his earlier runner-up finish at the All England Open. He will face either Indonesia's Jonatan Christie or Denmark's top seed Anders Antonsen in the final.

Tournament Context and Head-to-Head Statistics

The last occasion when both Sindhu and Lakshya reached the finals of the same tournament was during the Syed Modi India International in 2024. Sindhu boasts a 6-1 lead over Denmark's Line Kjaersfeldt in their previous encounters, with Kjaersfeldt's sole victory occurring at last year's Sudirman Cup. Sindhu had previously defeated Kjaersfeldt at the Indonesia Masters earlier this year. In contrast, Lakshya Sen holds a 3-4 record against Christie and trails Antonsen with a 3-5 record in their past meetings.