PV Sindhu booked her place in the BWF Japan Open 2026 semifinals after former world champion Nozomi Okuhara handed the Indian star a walkover ahead of their scheduled women's singles quarterfinal in Tokyo. Sindhu had entered the last eight on the back of a commanding 21-16, 21-14 victory over world No. 5 Han Yue in just 35 minutes, while Okuhara had earlier benefited from a walkover after top seed An Se-young withdrew from the tournament. With Okuhara now unable to take the court, Sindhu advances without hitting a shuttle and remains India's lone representative in the competition. The two-time Olympic medallist will next face former Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei in the semifinals as she continues her bid for the Japan Open title.
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PV Sindhu Vs Nozomi Okuhara Live Score, BWF Japan Open 2026: What Happened In Round Of 16
PV Sindhu storms into the Japan Open quarterfinals! The Indian star outclasses World No. 5 Han Yue 21-16, 21-14 in a dominant 35-minute display to set up a last-eight clash with home favourite Nozomi Okuhara.
PV Sindhu Vs Nozomi Okuhara Live Score, BWF Japan Open 2026: Sindhu Advances!
PV Sindhu is through to the Japan Open semifinals! Nozomi Okuhara has withdrawn from the quarterfinal due to a walkover, sending the Indian star into the last four. Sindhu will now face former Olympic champion Chen Yu Fei for a place in the final.
