P. V. Sindhu becomes first Indian to win the Japan Open badminton title
P. V. Sindhu won the Japan Open 2026 women's singles title on 19 July 2026, beating Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17, and became the first Indian to win the Japan Open.
Summary
P. V. Sindhu won the Japan Open 2026 women's singles title in Tokyo on 19 July 2026, defeating home favourite Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in the final. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sindhu, noting that she is the first Indian to win the Japan Open title. The Japan Open win is Sindhu's first BWF Super 750 title and her first BWF World Tour title since the Syed Modi International in 2024.
Key facts
- Event
- Japan Open 2026, women's singles
- Date of final
- 19 July 2026
- Winner
- P. V. Sindhu
- Runner-up
- Akane Yamaguchi (Japan)
- Score
- 21-17, 21-17
- Significance
- First Indian to win the Japan Open; Sindhu's first BWF Super 750 title
- Previous tour title
- Syed Modi International, 2024
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who became the first Indian to win the Japan Open badminton title in July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — P. V. Sindhu
P. V. Sindhu won the Japan Open 2026 women's singles title, the first Indian to win the Japan Open.
Whom did P. V. Sindhu defeat in the final of the Japan Open 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Akane Yamaguchi
Sindhu beat Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in the final on 19 July 2026.
Consider the following statements about P. V. Sindhu's Japan Open 2026 win: 1. Sindhu is the first Indian to win the Japan Open title. 2. The win is Sindhu's first BWF Super 750 title. 3. The final went to three games. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: Sindhu won in straight games, 21-17, 21-17.