Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu rediscovered her vintage best to win her maiden Japan Open title, defeating home favourite and world No. 3 Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in the women's singles final.

The historic victory secured Sindhu's first-ever Super 750 championship, bringing an end to a title drought lasting over two years. With this win, she etches her name in the record books as the first Indian badminton player to conquer the prestigious Japan Open, marking her most significant tournament victory since her gold-medal run at the 2019 BWF World Championships.