IND Vs DEN Highlights, Thomas & Uber Cup 2026: PV Sindhu’s Win Goes In Vain As India Women Go Down 2–3 To Denmark

Hello Baddy fans! We're back with the live coverage of women's round one match of the Uber Cup finals in Horsens, Denmark. Stay tuned for the live score and real-time updates of the match.

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India open their Uber Cup Finals 2026 campaign against Denmark with a line-up that blends experience with youth, as P. V. Sindhu leads the charge in the opening singles against Line Christophersen before Unnati Hooda takes on Line Højmark Kjaersfeldt in the second tie.

The doubles pairing of Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra will look to hold firm against Amalie Cecilie Kudsk and Mette Werg, while Tanvi Sharma steps in for the fourth match against Amalie Schulz.

India close the tie with a high-stakes doubles clash, where Tanisha Crasto joins Sindhu against Alexandra Bøje and Christine Busch, in what could prove decisive in setting the tone for their campaign.

• Match 1 (Women’s Singles): P. V. Sindhu vs Line Christophersen

• Match 2 (Women’s Singles): Unnati Hooda vs Line Højmark Kjaersfeldt

• Match 3 (Women’s Doubles): Priya Konjengbam / Shruti Mishra vs Amalie Cecilie Kudsk / Mette Werg

• Match 4 (Women’s Singles): Tanvi Sharma vs Amalie Schulz

• Match 5 (Women’s Doubles): Tanisha Crasto / P. V. Sindhu vs Alexandra Bøje / Christine Busch

MS: Lakshya Sen (IND) lost 21-18, 19-21, 10-21 to Victor Lai (CAN)

MD: Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy / Chirag Shetty (IND) bt. 21-10, 21-11 Jonathan Lai / Keven Lee (CAN)

MS: Ayush Shetty (IND) bt. 21-13, 21-17 Brian Yang (CAN)

MD: Hariharan Amsakarunan / MR Arjun (IND) bt. 21-7, 21-15 Ty Lindeman / Nyl Yakura (CAN)

MS: Kidambi Srikanth (IND) bt. 21-17, 21-12 Joshua Nguyen (CAN)

India 4 - Canada 1

Match 1 is underway. PV Sindhu taking on Denmark's Line Christophersen in Women's Singles. And it's a competitive start here. Line has taken an early lead 5-4 with some good attacking shots. She's being aggressive early, not giving Sindhu much time to settle into the match. Christophersen is dictating the pace with her stroke play.

Sindhu bounces back quickly and forces Line to make multiple errors on the baseline. The Indian is taking control now, dictating rallies with her superior court sense. Game 1 goes to PV Sindhu 16-6.

Christophersen couldn't sustain that early momentum. Sindhu is using her long arms really well, extending her reach and covering the court effortlessly. She's closing out points at the net and keeping Line on the back foot with her placement.

PV Sindhu takes the first game 21-13 against Line Christophersen. The Indian completely controlled the latter stages of the match, extending her lead and closing it out with authority.

Sindhu's length and court coverage were the difference - she was dictating rallies from the baseline and finishing cleanly at the net. Christophersen fought but couldn't match Sindhu's consistency and shot selection.

Game 2 is underway and Sindhu is playing a patience game, not forcing unnecessary attacks. She's keeping Christophersen working hard for every point. At 10-9, Sindhu has the slight edge.

Her composure is keeping her error-free and forcing Line to attempt risky deceptive shots, which are resulting in unforced errors from the Danish player.

Sindhu is controlling her opponent well with smart placement and court positioning. But Line is actually coming back though, staying competitive and refusing to fade away. She's mixing up her shots, trying to find angles that work against Sindhu's length.

Oh no! Sindhu's backhand return goes wide and Line forces a decider. Game 2 goes to Line Christophersen 21-18. That was a crucial moment right there - Sindhu had opportunities to close it out but couldn't convert.

Line showed real fighting spirit, mixing up her shots and making Sindhu uncomfortable. The Danish player found her range when it mattered most. Now we're into a third game decider and this has become a proper contest. Both players have shown they can hurt each other.

We are into game 3 now and this is the decider. It's 4-4 early on. Line is putting in hard work, dictating the pace and not giving Sindhu an inch. Christophersen is aggressive, moving forward, trying to finish points quickly.

She's learned from game two and is being more assertive with her shot selection. Sindhu is matching her intensity though, staying with the Danish player point for point. This is tight and competitive.

Sindhu and Christophersen are locked in a close fight in this decider with neither player allowing a lead of more than one point. At the change of ends, PV Sindhu (IND) leads Line Christophersen (DEN) 11-10.

It's incredibly tight - Sindhu has just scraped ahead but Christophersen is breathing down her neck. Every point is being contested with real intensity and neither is giving anything away easily. Both are hitting their targets, mixing up their shots, searching for that crucial opening.

Woah! Finally, Sindhu takes it with a powerful down the line smash. Game 3 goes to PV Sindhu 21-17. What a match, Sindhu clinches the first match for India with a hard-fought three-set victory over Line Christophersen, 21-13, 18-21, 21-17.

That decider was absolutely intense - neither player gave an inch and it could have gone either way. But Sindhu's experience and composure in the crucial moments made the difference. She weathered Christophersen's comeback in game two, stayed patient in game three, and found that killer smash when she needed it most.

Match 2 is underway. Unnati Hooda from India taking on Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt. The 18-year-old Indian is ranked 23 and not to be taken lightly here.

She's up against a 32-year-old Danish veteran with serious pedigree - Kjaersfeldt won the European Games back in 2015 at Baku in Women's Singles.

Kjaersfeldt is ranked 26 but she's not at her peak right now. On paper, it's experience versus youth. But this will be very different. Hooda has the energy and aggression of youth, while Kjaersfeldt brings tactical nous and championship experience. This could be a fascinating matchup.

Line Kjaersfeldt has taken control in game 1. While Unnati Hooda has scraped together a few points, she trails heavily.

Game 1: Unnati Hooda (IND) 8-15 Line Kjaersfeldt (DEN).

The Danish veteran is dictating play with her experience and tactical awareness.

Kjaersfeldt's reading Unnati's shots well, mixing up her game, and keeping the teenager on the back foot. Unnati's trying to impose her pace and aggression but Kjaersfeldt's solid defence is keeping her at arm's length. The Indian needs to find a different approach and get back into this one.

That's game one to Line Kjaersfeldt. The Danish veteran claimed it 21-12 with a masterclass in tactical execution. She controlled the tempo throughout, mixed her shots intelligently, and didn't allow Unnati Hooda to settle into any rhythm.

The teenager had her moments but couldn't find the consistency needed against such an experienced operator. Kjaersfeldt's court sense was on full display - every shot had a purpose, every decision was calculated.

Game 2 is underway and Unnati Hooda has jumped out to a 9-4 lead. The Indian teenager is fighting back hard, showing real character after that first game loss.

She's been more aggressive, more assertive with her shot selection. Hooda is mixing up her game and not allowing Kjaersfeldt to dictate. This is a completely different Unnati compared to game one.

What a match! Unnati couldn't retrieve Line's drop shot on the third match point and Kjaersfeldt finally converts to level the tie. After an intense second game, the Danish veteran takes the match in straight sets, winning 21-12, 25-23.

It was incredibly close - Unnati pushed hard and had her chances but Kjaersfeldt's experience showed when it mattered. The teenager fought back brilliantly in game two to make it competitive, but that final drop shot was the telling blow. Kjaersfeldt showed her pedigree, closing out a tough match against a determined young opponent.

We're all square now. India 1-1 Denmark. Up next, it's Women's Doubles. India's Shruti and Priya taking on Denmark's Kudsk and Werge. Both teams are looking to grab the advantage here. This doubles match could be the turning point in the tie. Let's see how these pairs match up.

Game 1 is underway in Women's Doubles. Priya Konjengbam and Shruti Mishra from India taking on Denmark's Amalie Cecilie Kudsk and Mette Werge. At mid-game, the Danish pair has taken the lead, 19-16.

Kudsk and Werge are dictating play at the net, controlling the rallies with their positioning. The Indian pair are fighting but are struggling to match the Danish duo's coordination and court sense.

The Danish pair takes the first game. Kudsk and Werge claim it 21-17 over Shruti and Priya after a remarkable comeback. Shruti and Priya were in control but the Danish duo turned it around with aggressive net play.

Kudsk and Werge were relentless at the net, attacking everything that came their way and not giving the Indian pair a moment's peace. They found another gear when it mattered most and closed out the game convincingly.

Game 2 is underway and the Indians are fighting back hard. The Indian pair has built a massive lead - Shruti and Priya are up 15-7 against Kudsk and Werge.

They've completely changed their approach. The Indian duo is being more assertive, controlling the net themselves, and not allowing the Danish pair any easy opportunities. Shruti and Priya are executing their game plan to perfection right now.

We're heading to a decider! Shruti and Priya bounce back emphatically, crushing Kudsk and Werge 21-11 in game two. The Indian duo completely flipped the script after that first game loss. They seized control of the net, were ruthless in their execution, and suffocated the Danish pair's chances. Shruti and Priya played with real intensity and purpose, dictating rallies from start to finish.

Now it comes down to one final game - game three will decide who takes this crucial doubles match.

Game 3, the decider, is underway and Shruti and Priya have started brightly. The Indian pair is leading 3-1 early on. They're continuing with the aggressive approach that worked so well in game two, controlling the net and dictating the pace. Kudsk and Werge are trying to find their rhythm but the Indians have them on the back foot early.

This one will sting. After missing two match points, Shruti and Priya concede their own and lose the decider. Kudsk and Werge claim game three 23-21 in a heartbreaker for India. The Indian pair had their chances to close it out but couldn't convert when it mattered.

Those missed match points proved costly as the Danish duo fought back and took their opportunity when it came. It was so close, but Denmark edges it to take a 2-1 lead in the tie.

India are down 1-2 now. Denmark have taken the lead in the tie. Up next is Women's Singles. Tanvi Sharma from India taking on Denmark's Amalie Schulz. This is a crucial match for India - they need to win this to level the tie and keep their hopes alive. Let's see how these two stack up.

Tanvi Sharma takes the early lead, 11-8. The 17-year-old Indian is playing with real confidence early on. But Amalie Schulz has fought back brilliantly and the scores are now locked at 18-18.

The Danish player has clawed her way back into this game with some sharp shot-making and consistency. It's incredibly tight now - either player could take this.

Game 1 goes to Tanvi Sharma 21-19. The Indian teenager edges it out after that tight battle. But Amalie Schulz bounces back in game two, claiming it 16-21 to force a decider. The Danish player found her range when it mattered and took control in the second set.

Now it's all on the line - game three will decide who takes this crucial match for India.

We're into the decider and Tanvi is trailing early. Amalie Schulz has jumped out to an 11-8 lead in game three. The Danish player is dictating play, moving Tanvi around the court and not giving the teenager any rhythm. Tanvi needs to find a way back into this game quickly or she could be out of it.

India have lost the tie. Tanvi Sharma concedes the match in the decider to Amalie Schulz. Game 3 goes to Schulz 21-16. The Danish player was too strong in the crucial moments. Despite fighting hard, Tanvi couldn't find a way past Schulz's consistent play and tactical execution.

The 17-year-old showed real character throughout but Schulz's experience proved decisive in the end. Denmark take the Uber Cup tie 3-1.

Game 1 of the final match is underway. Tanisha Crasto and PV Sindhu are taking on Denmark's Alexandra Boje and Christine Busch. It's locked at 9-9 early on. India have already lost the tie, trailing 1-3, but Sindhu and Crasto are still competing in this final doubles match. It won't affect the tie's result, but both pairs will be looking to finish on a high and claim some pride on the court.

The Danish pair retires! PV Sindhu and Tanisha Crasto secure a win in the final match as Alexandra Boje and Christine Busch are forced to retire in the second game. It's a consolation victory for the Indian doubles pair - at least they finish on a positive note.

But it doesn't change the outcome of the tie. India have conceded the Uber Cup tie 2-3 to Denmark. Despite a strong start with PV Sindhu's opening victory, India couldn't build on that momentum. Denmark proved too strong across the lineup and have claimed the tie.

That’s a wrap. We’ll be back with another live blog. Until then, bye-bye.