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Indonesia Open final - PV Sindhu's chance to turn 2019 around
PV Sindhu has entered her first final of the year, at the Indonesia Open World Tour Super 1000, where she will face Akane Yamaguchi for a chance to turn her year around
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Badminton
As it happened: Sindhu loses to Yamaguchi in Indonesia Open final
India's PV Sindhu lost 15-21, 16-21 to world No. 4 Akane Yamaguchi in the women's singles final at the Indonesia Open on Sunday.
Badminton
Indonesia Open: Sindhu, Srikanth enter second round
PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the second round of the Indonesia Open with contrasting wins on Wednesday.
Badminton
Indonesia Open: Onus on Srikanth, Sindhu to end India's 2019 rut
With only one Indian player managing a title so far in 2019, all eyes will be on PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth as they look to make a mark at the Indonesia Open World Tour Super 1000.
Badminton
Battle-hardened Kashyap hopes to inspire next-gen stars
Plodding his way through the rankings, 32-year-old Kashyap knows Olympic qualification is a long way out, but hopes his determination to fight on helps youngsters.
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Badminton
'No matter what people say, I still have to play' - Sindhu
PV Sindhu shrugs off criticism and a relatively poor 2019 so far, saying it's only a matter of time before she adapts to changes in her equipment and coaching setup.
Badminton
Lee Chong Wei announces retirement
After recovering from a cancer diagnosis last year, Lee Chong Wei decided to retire for the sake of his health.
Badminton
India lose to China, out of Sudirman Cup
The team had earlier lost their opening fixture against Malaysia on Tuesday.
Badminton
Sudirman Cup: India lose opening fixture against Malaysia
India lost their opening fixture 3-2 against Malaysia and must now win against China on Wednesday.
Badminton
Sudirman Cup: Form and injuries cast shadow over India's chances
India have never won a medal in 16 editions of the Sudirman Cup, and despite boasting a relatively strong team, they will have their task cut out this year as well.
Badminton
Patience pays off for Satwiksairaj-Chirag after long layoff
A freak injury to Satwiksairaj Rankireddy had snapped the momentum the pair had built in 2018. With their win in Brazil last week, they are rebuilding in a crucial period of Olympic qualification.
Badminton
Prannoy slams BAI for Asia Championships snub
A day ahead of the Badminton Asia Championships in China, HS Prannoy has alleged that he and Sai Praneeth have been wrongfully left out of the tournament.
Badminton
Singapore Open: Okuhara beats Sindhu in semis
Nozomi Okuhara defeated PV Sindhu in straight games in 37 minutes to set up a final against world No. 1 Tai Tzu Ying.
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As it happened: Sindhu loses to dominant Okuhara in Singapore
PV Sindhu lost to Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in straight games in the semifinals of the Singapore Open.
Badminton
'Very very consistent' Sindhu still has so much room to improve
PV Sindhu's consistency stood out in 2018. Yet former national coach Vimal Kumar believes she still isn't playing at her full potential.
Badminton
Saina's stellar 2018 shows what she's made of
By the end of 2016, Saina Nehwal was being referred to as a has-been. In two years' time, she put together one of her most unforgettable years.
Badminton
W2W4: Can Saina, Sindhu, Srikanth break India's long drought in Malaysia?
No Indian has won the Malaysia Open, with Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu having gone as far as the semifinals. Can they do better this time around?
Badminton
Clinical Axelsen exposes Srikanth's shortcomings
Viktor Axelsen shrugged off a testing week to put on a clinical performance at the India Open, providing evidence of the gulf that exists between Kidambi Srikanth and the best in badminton today.
Badminton
Srikanth remains India's best, but a class below the rest
Since his triumph at the French Open in 2017, Kidambi Srikanth has a 1-11 record against the top five players in the BWF World Rankings. Defeat in the final of the India Open further exposed that gulf in class.
Badminton
As it happened: Axelsen too good for Srikanth in India Open final
Viktor Axelsen beat Kidambi Srikanth 21-7, 22-20 to win his second India Open title. Here's how it unfolded.
Badminton
The final laugh: Kidambi Srikanth not resting on 2017 high
Tired of comparisons to 2017, Kidambi Srikanth wants to look ahead. After 17 months and 15 tournaments, he is back to where he belongs - competing for the big titles.
Badminton
India Open: Srikanth enters final; Sindhu, Kashyap lose
Kidambi Srikanth defeated China's Huang Yuxiang 16-21, 21-14, 21-19 to enter his first tour-level final since October 2017.
Badminton
Favourites Sindhu, Axelsen must reverse history to make India Open finals
After coasting to their respective semi-finals at the India Open, PV Sindhu and Viktor Axelsen will face their first genuine challenges over the weekend against Bingjiao and Kashyap.
Badminton
Kashyap hopes bold new approach to fitness clears path for Tokyo
Once India's undisputed no.1, Parupalli Kashyap's career has been derailed by injuries. But having reached the quarterfinals of India Open, he's back with renewed self-belief.
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