India Open 2025: PV Sindhu Confident of Regaining Peak Form, Claims ‘It’s Only a Matter of Time’

Synopsis

PV Sindhu, a former World No.1, started her 2025 campaign with a win against Sung Shuo Yun. Transitioning to group coaching under Irwansyah Adi Pratama, she is optimistic about regaining her top form and emphasizes the importance of finishing matches in two sets for better recovery.

Key Takeaways

Sindhu won her first match of 2025 against Sung Shuo Yun.
She is working with Irwansyah Adi Pratama for group coaching.
Sindhu believes she will regain her peak performance soon.
She emphasizes the need to finish matches in two sets.
The match was intense, especially at critical points.

New Delhi, Jan 14 (NationPress) Former World No.1 PV Sindhu kicked off her year with a victory against Sung Shuo Yun of Chinese Taipei, finishing with scores of 21-14, 22-20 in a 51-minute match during the women’s singles Round of 32 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Tuesday. The two-time Olympic medallist is setting her sights on a prosperous 2025 badminton season, making a shift from personal training to group coaching, and has partnered with Indian women's singles coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama in preparation for the India Open.

The recently married Sindhu shared her experiences with her new coach, expressing optimism about returning to her peak form.

"The training has been quite good; we have only trained for a week and a half. Last year had its share of ups and downs, but finishing with a win boosted my confidence, and I believe it’s just a matter of time until I reach my top level. Winning or losing doesn’t matter; it’s about giving your utmost effort for success," Sindhu told reporters.

Competing in her first tournament since her marriage in December, Sindhu faced challenges in finding her rhythm during the match against an opponent skilled in both singles and doubles. However, she elevated her game as needed, securing her win with scores of 21-14, 22-20 in the opening round.

The second set proved to be a nail-biter for Sindhu, but the shuttler from Hyderabad managed to prevail in what she termed an intense contest.

"The game was crucial when the score was 18-18; it was very intense. My opponent was determined to play every shot and created long rallies. She was working to keep the shuttle down, complicating my attacks. The match accelerated, and at 20-20, it was up for grabs. I aimed to attack decisively," she added.

Sindhu further emphasized the significance of closing the match in two sets.

"Everyone aspires to finish in two sets; a third set drains unnecessary energy, and it creates tension, leading to unforced errors. I aimed to finish quickly to ensure I could rest more for the next match," she said.