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Sindhu Goes Down in Malaysia Open Semis Ending India’s Campaign

Sindhu, returning from a foot injury, lost 16-21, 15-21 to world No. 2 Wang Zhiyi, ending India's run at the Malaysia Open Super 1000 semifinals.

  • On Jan 10 in Kuala Lumpur, PV Sindhu, two-time Olympic medallist, lost the Malaysia Open semifinal to Wang Zhiyi, world No. 2, 16-21, 15-21, ending India's campaign.
  • Competing in her first event since October last year, Sindhu reached the semifinal by defeating SY Sung, T. Miyazaki and Yamaguchi.
  • Wang used sharp net exchanges and attacking lifts, pulling away from Sindhu's 11-6 lead to advantages like 16-13 and 18-14, with key errors from Sindhu sealing the match.
  • Wang advances to the summit clash, set to face South Korea's SY An after carrying momentum from dominant front-court play and late comebacks.
  • Despite the defeat, PV Sindhu's semifinal marked a positive return on her comeback trail after injury and offered encouraging signs for the season ahead.
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Times of India broke the news in India on Friday, January 9, 2026.
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