India, July 20 -- Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu produced a vintage display of attacking badminton to outclass local favourite Akane Yamaguchi in straight games, clinching her maiden Super 750 title at the Japan Open on Sunday.

The 31-year-old became the first Indian to win the Japan Open, combining relentless attack with tactical discipline and composure in the decisive moments to register a 21-17, 21-17 victory over the three-time world champion and end a title drought of almost two years.

"I'm very happy, I'm just out of words because it was 19 months since I had won," said Sindhu after the match.

"I think this one was very important to me because playing in the finals, coming to the finals, is one thing but I think to win and...