PV Sindhu Vs Riko Gunji Highlights, Singapore Open: Indian Star Storms Into Quarterfinals With 21-9, 21-12 Win

Good afternoon, badminton fans! This is the start of our live blog covering PV Sindhu’s Singapore Open secon-round clash against Riko Gunji. Stay tuned for pre-match updates and tidbits.

• Fixture: PV Sindhu vs Riko Gunji

• Series: Singapore Open 2026

• Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium, Court 1

• Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026

• Time: 7:30 PM IST (tentative)

PV Sindhu and Japan’s Riko Gunji will be facing each other for the first time on the BWF World Tour, with the head-to-head record currently locked at 0-0.

The Singapore Open 2026 matches will be live-streamed in India on the BWF YouTube channel and JioHotstar app and website in India.

PV Sindhu began her Singapore Open 2026 campaign with an impressive straight-game victory over Indonesia’s world No. 6 Putri Kusuma Wardani in the first round at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The Indian star showed great composure after trailing midway through the opening game before bouncing back strongly to seal a 21-17, 21-18 win.

Game on at the Singapore Indoor Stadium as PV Sindhu begins her women’s singles Round of 16 clash against Japan’s Riko Gunji at the Singapore Open 2026, with a quarterfinal spot up for grabs.

PV Sindhu has started strongly in the opening game against Riko Gunji at the Singapore Open 2026, racing to an 18-9 lead with aggressive smashes and excellent control in the rallies. The Indian star looks firmly in command as Gunji struggles to match Sindhu’s pace and precision at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

PV Sindhu has completely dominated the opening game against Japan’s Riko Gunji at the Singapore Open 2026, sealing it 21-9 with a clinical display at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The Indian star controlled the rallies from the start, mixing powerful smashes with precise placement to leave Gunji struggling for answers. Sindhu now moves one game away from a quarterfinal spot after an almost flawless first-game performance.

PV Sindhu continues to stay firmly in control against Riko Gunji at the Singapore Open 2026, leading 21-9, 12-8 after dominating the opening game. The Indian star has maintained her attacking rhythm in the second game as well, using sharp court coverage and powerful winners to keep the Japanese youngster under constant pressure at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

PV Sindhu has stormed into the quarterfinals of the Singapore Open 2026 with a commanding straight-game victory over Japan’s Riko Gunji at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The Indian star wrapped up the contest 21-9, 21-12, completely controlling the match with her aggressive shot-making, sharp movement, and experience in long rallies. Sindhu barely allowed Gunji any momentum throughout the encounter and looked dominant from the opening point to the finish.

PV Sindhu produced a commanding display to defeat Japan’s Riko Gunji 21-9, 21-12 and book her place in the quarterfinals of the Singapore Open 2026 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The two-time Olympic medallist dominated from the opening rally, controlling the pace with sharp smashes, precise placement, and excellent movement across the court. Gunji struggled to handle Sindhu’s relentless attacking play as the Indian star wrapped up the match comfortably in straight games. The victory continues Sindhu’s impressive run in Singapore after her opening-round win over Putri Kusuma Wardani, with the former world champion now looking increasingly confident heading deeper into the tournament.