Sindhu poses with coach after Japan Open triumph

PV Sindhu poses with her coach after defeating Yamaguchi Akane of Japan in the women's singles final of the Japan Badminton Open 2026 in Tokyo on 19 July 2026.

Pusarla V. Sindhu and her coach share a celebratory moment after India's shuttler claimed the Japan Badminton Open 2026 women's singles crown in Tokyo on 19 July 2026.

PV Sindhu (left) and runner-up Yamaguchi Akane stand together on the podium at the Japan Badminton Open 2026 in Tokyo after the women's singles final on 19 July 2026.

Pusarla V. Sindhu secured the Japan Badminton Open 2026 women's singles title in Tokyo on 19 July 2026, defeating home favourite Yamaguchi Akane in the final.

PV Sindhu exchanges a sporting greeting with Yamaguchi Akane at the net after clinching the women's singles final at the Japan Badminton Open 2026 in Tokyo on 19 July 2026.

Yamaguchi Akane reacts during the women's singles final against PV Sindhu at the Japan Badminton Open 2026 in Tokyo on 19 July 2026, ultimately finishing as runner-up on home soil.

Yamaguchi Akane hits a return shot during the women's singles final at the Japan Badminton Open 2026 in Tokyo on 19 July 2026, as the Japanese shuttler pushed PV Sindhu hard on home court.

PV Sindhu celebrates winning a crucial point during the women's singles final against Yamaguchi Akane at the Japan Badminton Open 2026 in Tokyo on 19 July 2026.

PV Sindhu executes a return during the women's singles final at the Japan Badminton Open 2026 in Tokyo on 19 July 2026, en route to defeating Yamaguchi Akane and claiming the title.

Pusarla V. Sindhu drives a return during the closing stages of the women's singles final against Yamaguchi Akane at the Japan Badminton Open 2026 in Tokyo on 19 July 2026, sealing a landmark win for India.