History Repeats Itself: PV Sindhu Makes Her Mark in Tokyo PV Sindhu etched her name into history books as the first Indian to claim the Japan Open title, defeating three time world champion Akane Yamaguchi in the final.
The victory is a testament to Sindhu's perseverance and growth as an athlete. Sindhu had struggled against Yamaguchi in previous encounters, failing to beat her since 2022. However, on Sunday, something shifted.
Her net play proved decisive, and she managed to break Yamaguchi's winning streak at the Japan Open.