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Sindhu registered a 21-17, 21-17 win over four-time champion Yamaguchi here at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium. Moreover, Sindhu became the first Indian to win a Japan Open.

Tokyo: Pusarla V. Sindhu celebrates scoring during the women's singles semifinal match between Chen Yufei of China and Pusarla V. Sindhu of India at the Japan Badminton Open 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, July 18, 2026. Chen retired from the match due to injury.
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