In a blistering 1 hour 13 minute duel on Saturday, 31‑year‑old P V Sindhu edged Japan's Hina Akechi 21‑10, 20‑22, 21‑16, punching her ticket to the French Open final.
The first game was a one‑way affair, with Sindhu storming to an 11‑9 lead at the break and then seizing 11 of the next 12 points. Akechi clawed back in the second, pushing the match to a tight finish before Sindhu steadied her nerves to claim the decider after a 38‑shot rally that ended in a net error.
After the match, Sindhu said, 'I’m happy to reach the final but the job isn’t done. I have to focus for this next match.' She added, 'I’ll give An Se Young a tough fight – every point matters.'
With the final set against South Korea’s world No.1 An Se Young on Sunday, Sindhu faces a tough test that could crown her the first Indian female to win the French Open title. The win also solidifies her status as a top contender in the Super 750 circuit.