An Se Young rallied from a game down to beat PV Sindhu 16-21, 21-11, 21-15 and clinch her third consecutive French Open title on Sunday. The world No.
1 was made to work hard by the Indian shuttler, who produced an encouraging start and briefly threatened to pull off an upset against the defending champion in Paris. Sindhu’s opening-game win was particularly significant, marking the first time she had won a game against the South Korean since 2023.However, An Se Young gradually took control, using her power, precision and relentless movement to turn the contest around.
Sindhu fought hard in the decider, staying in contention through some sharp cross-court returns and long rallies, but the South Korean’s consistency began to tell as the game progressed. An Se Young pulled away in the closing stages before sealing the title at 21-15, celebrating jubilantly after completing her hat-trick.
For Sindhu, it was a spirited run that ultimately ended just short of a major title.(This is a developing story. Stay tuned for more updates)- Ends