PV Sindhu Vs Unnati Hooda Highlights, China Open 2026: Double Olympic Medallist Overcomes Young Compatriot

Hello and welcome back to another live blog! This time, it's an all-Indian women's singles clash as PV Sindhu takes on Unnati Hooda in the BWF China Open 2026. Stay tuned for live, point-by-point updates throughout the match.

We are underway! It's an even start to the opening game, with the score locked at 3-3 as PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda trade early points in this all-Indian contest.

PV Sindhu has opened up a commanding 18-13 lead over Unnati Hooda in the opening game. The double Olympic medallist is in control, using her experience and precision to keep the 18-year-old under pressure.

PV Sindhu takes the opening game 21-14 against Unnati Hooda. The double Olympic medallist produced a composed display, pulling away after a closely contested start to seize control of the all-Indian Round of 32 clash.

Unnati Hooda fights back in emphatic fashion to force a decider! After dropping the opening game 14-21, the 18-year-old responds brilliantly to take the second game 21-9, leveling the match at 1-1. Everything now comes down to the deciding game.

PV Sindhu has made a strong start to the decider, opening up a 5-2 lead over Unnati Hooda. The double Olympic medallist is looking to regain control after dropping the second game and has the early momentum in the deciding game.

PV Sindhu is through to the second round of the BWF China Open 2026 after defeating fellow Indian Unnati Hooda 21-14, 9-21, 21-10 in a hard-fought Round of 32 clash. After letting the second game slip, the double Olympic medallist regained control in the decider, producing a dominant display to seal victory and continue her impressive run of form.

That's a wrap from our live coverage of the BWF China Open 2026! Thank you for joining us. We'll be back soon with another live blog, bringing you all the latest action and updates. Until then, goodbye and take care!