PV Sindhu is a top women’s badminton player and 2-time Olympic medalist who recently shared how Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli supported her career rise. She broke silence after winning the Japan Open in style against some of badminton’s top players.
Sindhu revealed that she had been going through a rough patch in her professional career before advice from Kohli turned things around.
Emotional Post from Sindhu Attracts Attention to Inspirational Kohli Message
Sindhu wrote on X to share details about how she reached out to Kohli during a troubling phase in her career:
“One thing I’ll always be grateful for, though, is Virat bhai. I reached out to him at one of the lowest points of my career,” Sindhu shared through her social media. “Injuries were piling up, the results weren’t coming, and I just needed someone who understood. He replied within minutes, and we met the very next day,” the badminton star added.
Sindhu Refuses to Reveal Specifics of Her Conversation with Kohli
The badminton player kept major details of her talk with one of India’s top batting legends private, but didn’t fail to show gratitude in public:
“What we spoke about will always stay between us. But I’ll always be grateful that when I needed someone, he was there,” she wrote.
The talented badminton star also said her partner was a part of the conversation with Kohli, and could only reveal he didn’t say much throughout their talk:
“He didn’t say much, but every word stayed with Datta (Venkata Sai, husband) and me. Some conversations change the way you see things. That was one of them,” Sindhu concluded. Her comments on social media attracted fans’ attention, as many praised Kohli for his cross-sport support to another Indian athlete.
PV Sindhu’s Performance in Recent Tournaments
Japan Open win
PV Sindhu enjoyed the standout moment of her 2026 season so far by winning the Japan Open. She is the first Indian to lift the women’s singles title at the prestigious tournament.
She defeated Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in the final after overcoming Chen Yu Fei in the semi-finals and receiving a walkover in the quarter-finals. The victory ended her wait for a major BWF World Tour title with a strong signal of her return to top form.
Strong winning momentum
Sindhu produced convincing victories over Wong Ling Ching and Han Yue in straight games before the title run. She also capitalized on Nozomi Okuhara’s withdrawal before defeating Chen Yu Fei who retired during the semi-final after Sindhu dominated play.
Competitive against elite opposition
Sindhu consistently challenged the world’s best players throughout the season. She suffered defeats to top players like Akane Yamaguchi and Chen Yu Fei in other tournaments, but most of those matches proved her ability to compete at the highest level.
Recent PV Sindhu tournament output
| Tournament | Dates | Round | Opponent | Result | Score | Duration | Outcome |
| China Open (Changzhou, China) | Jul 21-26, 2026 | R32 | Unnati Hooda | Won | 21-14, 21-10 | 0:56 | Advanced |
| R16 | Chen Yu Fei | Lost | 21-16, 20-22, 18-21 | 1:29 | Eliminated | ||
| Japan Open (Tokyo, Japan) | Jul 14-19, 2026 | R32 | Wong Ling Ching | Won | 21-14, 21-11 | 0:35 | Advanced |
| R16 | Han Yue | Won | 21-16, 21-14 | 0:35 | Advanced | ||
| Q-Final | Nozomi Okuhara | Won | Walkover | – | Advanced | ||
| S-Final | Chen Yu Fei | Won | 21-19, 15-10 (Retired) | 0:44 | Advanced | ||
| Final | Akane Yamaguchi | Won | 21-17, 21-17 | 0:50 | Champion | ||
| Australian Open (Sydney, Australia) | Jun 9-14, 2026 | R32 | Ines Lucia Castillo Salazar | Won | 21-13, 21-11 | 0:32 | Advanced |
| R16 | Isharani Baruah | Won | 22-20, 21-12 | 0:42 | Advanced | ||
| Q-Final | Su Yu Chen | Won | 21-6, 21-9 | 0:27 | Advanced | ||
| S-Final | Akane Yamaguchi | Lost | 20-22, 12-21 | 0:43 | Eliminated | ||
| Indonesia Open (Jakarta, Indonesia) | Jun 2-7, 2026 | R32 | Busanan Ongbamrungphan | Won | 25-23, 21-16 | 0:51 | Advanced |
| R16 | An Se Young | Lost | 17-21, 15-21 | 0:44 | Eliminated | ||
| Singapore Open (Singapore) | May 26-31, 2026 | R32 | Putri Kusuma Wardani | Won | 21-17, 21-18 | 0:44 | Advanced |
| R16 | Riko Gunji | Won | 21-9, 21-12 | 0:37 | Advanced | ||
| Q-Final | An Se Young | Lost | 17-21, 14-21 | – | Eliminated |
Consistent quarter-final appearances
Her performances at the last three opens in Singapore, Indonesia, and Australia reveal Sindhu’s consistent input as a badminton star. Sindhu reached at least the quarter-finals in each event and secured a semi-final finish in Australia. Her form on the BWF World Tour shows clear signs of improvement so far.
Positive signs loom for India’s top badminton star
Sindhu’s recent results show that she continues to grow in confidence and fitness levels after a poor spell. She followed her Japan Open win with a spirited China Open campaign to gain momentum ahead of a long 2026 season. Fans expect Sindhu to deliver her best performance yet in upcoming major championships.
