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While both Sindhu and Saina held on to their places in the women's singles rankings, Mugdha Agrey and Rituparna Das climbed up six and one spot, respectively, to be placed at 62nd and 65th positions. (Photo: AFP/PTI)

PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal static at 5th, 8th spots in badminton rankings

Among the men's singles shuttlers, Kidambi Srikanth and Sameer Verma managed to hold on to their 10th and 13th spots.

31 Jul 2019 1:21 PM

Focus on PV Sindhu, Saina Nehwal in Thailand

On both occasions, familiar foe Yamaguchi turned out to be Sindhu’s nemesis.

30 Jul 2019 2:17 AM

The Indian would be desperate to break her seven-month long title jinx. (Photo: AFP)

PV Sindhu continues title quest in Thailand Open

Sindhu might face her first real test in the quarterfinals with a possible clash against sixth seed Ratchanok Intanon of Thailand.

29 Jul 2019 1:29 PM

Sindhu was the runners-up of the recently concluded Indonesia Open. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Japan Open: Sindhu, Praneeth proceed to quarter-finals

The 24-year-old Sindhu, after losing first game against Ohori comeback stronger and won the two consecutive games 21-10, 21-13.

25 Jul 2019 8:47 PM

Seven months after becoming the first Indian to win the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals in December, Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu had an opportunity to finally lay her hands on another crown only to squander, losing 15-21 16-21 to the Japanese in a lop-sided summit clash that lasted 51 minutes here. (Photo:PTI)

PV Sindhu bows down to Akane Yamaguchi in Indonesia Open final

This was Sindhu's fifth loss to Yamaguchi in 15 meetings.

22 Jul 2019 10:36 AM

Olympic silver medallist Sindhu took 44 minutes to beat Okuhara in the two straight games. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Indonesia Open 2019: PV Sindhu storms into semi-finals after thrashing Nozomi Okuhara

The 24-year-old is the only Indian left in the tournament as her compatriots were knocked out earlier.

20 Jul 2019 10:05 AM

Meanwhile, in the men’s department Sameer Verma bowed down to China’s Shi Yuqi by 10-21, 12-21. (Photo: PTI)

Saina Nehwal bows down to Akane Yamaguchi by 13-21, 23-21, 16-21

Nehwal earlier gained a 21-13, 21-13 victory against Korea’s Kim Ga Eun in the pre-quarterfinals.

26 Apr 2019 5:37 PM

Sindhu, who had won the World Tour Finals in December, will look for her maiden title of the season when she begins her campaign against Japan's Sayaka Takahashi. (Photo: PTI)

Asian Badminton Championships: Sindhu, Saina eye to end 54-year old title wait

It was Dinesh Khanna, who had become the men's singles champion at the Asian Championship in 1965.

23 Apr 2019 12:15 PM

World number 6 Sindhu will next face China's Cai Yanyan, a BWF World Junior Championships bronze medallist. (Photo: PTI)

Singapore Open 2019: Sindhu books quarterfinal berth

Sindhu took 39 minutes to get the better of world number 22 Mia 21-13 21-19.

11 Apr 2019 1:45 PM

The Rio Olympic silver medallist will next play Mia Blichfeldt of Denmark. (Photo: File)

Singapore Open: PV Sindhu moves into second round

Sindhu, seeded fourth, took just 27 minutes to get the better of her Indonesian rival 21-9 21-7 in a one-sided women's singles match.

10 Apr 2019 11:51 AM

Fifth seed Sindhu will now look to avenge her All England loss against Korea’s Sung Ji Hyun, whom she faces next, while Srikanth will meet Thailand’s Khosit Phetpradab on Thursday.

Malaysia Open: Sindhu, Srikanth win; Saina is out

With Sameer Verma too crashing out in the opening round, Srikanth is the only Indian in the fray in men’s singles.

04 Apr 2019 1:01 AM

India Open finalist Srikanth beat Indonesia's Ihsan Maulana Mustofa 21-18 21-16 in 38 minutes. (Photo: AP)

Malaysian Open 2019: Sindhu, Kidambi races to second round

Olympic and world championship silver medallist Sindhu staved off a spirited challenge from Japanese Aya Ohori to record her 6th win.

03 Apr 2019 5:09 PM

Olympic silver-medallist Sindhu, who claimed the World Tour Finals in December last year, will be the firm favourite to secure the women's title after receiving the top billing following the pullout of Chinese top seed and reigning All Englang champion Chen Yufei due to medical reasons. The absence of Japanese players will also help Sindhu's case. (Photo: PTI)

Sindhu, Srikanth aim to regain India Open title

With Saina Nehwal pulling out of the tournament due to acute gastroenteritis, the onus lies on Sindhu, Srikanth to keep the flag flying.

25 Mar 2019 1:17 PM

London Olympics bronze-medallist Saina, seeded eighth, will start her campaign against Scotland's Kristy Gilmour. (Photo: PTI)

All England C'ship: Sindhu, Saina aim to end 18-year-old losing streak

Sindhu and Saina's mentor and current chief national coach P Gopichand was the last Indian to win the championship back in 2001.

05 Mar 2019 4:26 PM

PV Sindhu simply indulges in nail art

Sindhu’s coach Gopichand recently said that India’s drought at the All England Championships could well end at the forthcoming edition in March.

07 Feb 2019 6:30 AM

I do not take struggle as a burden, says PV Sindhu

PV Sindhu talks about her struggles, her victory over World Champion Carolina Marin and the rapport she shares with her coach Gopichand.

14 Jan 2019 12:00 AM

A breakthrough by Sindhu

The modern version of the Indian athlete is one of competence in all settings.

18 Dec 2018 12:12 AM

Hong Kong Open: PV Sindhu moves into 2nd round

The Indian player has had a string of disappointments since, losing five straight finals including at the Asian Games against Tai.

15 Nov 2018 1:02 AM

Wins for PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth

Sindhu lost both the meetings against the world no 7 Chinese and would be eager to avenge her twin loss tomorrow.

09 Nov 2018 12:33 AM

Sindhu, Marin, Saina will go under hammer

The other players granted iconic status include Axelsen, Marin, Nehwal, Sindhu, Srikanth, Yong Dae, Sung Ji Hyun and Son Wan Ho.

08 Oct 2018 12:05 AM

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