Tokyo, July 19 -- India's two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu etched her name in the record books on Sunday by becoming the first Indian woman to win the prestigious Japan Open title, defeating home favourite and world No. 3 Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in the final of the BWF Super 750 tournament here.
The landmark triumph ended Sindhu's wait for a major BWF World Tour title and earned her a maiden Super 750 crown, underlining the resurgence of one of India's most decorated shuttlers.
Sindhu overcame an early deficit in the opening game with aggressive strokeplay and precise court coverage before taking it 21-17. Carrying the momentum into the second game, she controlled the rallies with confidence and composure, keeping Yamaguchi on th...