India, Oct. 31 -- P.V. Sindhu continued her strong finish to the 2026 season, overcoming compatriot Anmol Kharb in straight games to reach the women's singles final at the Hylo Open Super 500 in Saarbrucken. The second seed used her reach, powerful clears and court control to keep the 19-year-old at bay, securing a 21-13, 21-16 victory in just 32 minutes. The win also helped Sindhu protect her position as India's top-ranked women's singles player, with the battle for national supremacy expected to intensify as the Los Angeles Olympics qualification period approaches.

The double Olympic medallist has now reached her second consecutive final, following her runner-up finish at the French Open last week. Sindhu, currently ranked World No. 8,...