Indian badminton star PV Sindhu’s impressive run at the Denmark Open came to an end in the quarterfinals, as she succumbed to a 13-21, 21-16, 9-21 defeat against Indonesia’s Gregoria Tunjung. The loss marked the conclusion of India’s campaign in the tournament.
Tunjung, the Paris Olympics bronze medalist, displayed her dominance throughout the match, particularly in the first and third games. She controlled the pace and executed her shots with precision, leaving Sindhu struggling to keep up. Despite Sindhu’s valiant effort in the second game, Tunjung’s consistency proved too much to overcome.
Sindhu’s defeat extends a disappointing season for the two-time Olympic medalist. After returning empty-handed from the Paris Games, she has failed to secure a title in any of the subsequent tournaments she has participated in.
The loss to Tunjung highlights the challenges Sindhu faces as she attempts to regain her previous form. The Indonesian shuttler has now won three of their last four encounters, demonstrating her growing threat to Sindhu’s dominance in the women’s singles category.
Sindhu’s exit from the Denmark Open leaves the tournament wide open for the remaining contenders. Top-seed An Se Young of South Korea, who defeated Sindhu in the semifinals of the Paris Olympics, will face Tunjung in the semifinals.
