PV Sindhu reached the French Open final for the first time in her career after defeating Japan’s Hina Akechi in a thrilling three-game semi-final in Paris on Saturday (Oct 24). The two-time Olympic medallist will face world No. 1 An Se Young of South Korea in Sunday’s final, with a chance to win her second Super 750 title of the year. Sindhu, who won the Japan Open Super 750 in July, beat world No. 22 Akechi 21-10, 20-22, 21-16 in a match lasting one hour and 13 minutes. However, she faces a tough challenge against An, having lost all 10 of their previous meetings.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Indian also suffered straight-game defeats against the South Korean at the Indonesia Open and Singapore Open earlier this year.<h3>Sindhu shows composure under pressure</h3>The opening game remained close until 8-8 before Sindhu took control and led 11-9 at the interval and then won 11 of the next 12 points to take the game 21-10 in just 18 minutes.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-2nd-t20i-tilak-varma-nitish-reddy-star-as-india-seal-thrilling-four-wicket-win-1792838698071">IND vs NZ, 2nd T20I: Tilak Varma, Nitish Reddy star as India seal thrilling four-wicket win</a>&nbsp;Akechi fought back in the second game with strong defence and clever shots. Sindhu recovered from a four-point deficit and levelled the score at 16-16. However, the Japanese shuttler held her nerve in the closing stages, saving the contest at 20-20 before winning the game 22-20.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-2nd-t20i-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-fails-top-order-collapse-70-5-1792836589238">Sooryavanshi fails to fire on India comeback as top-order struggles in 2nd T20I</a>&nbsp;Sindhu started the decider strongly, but Akechi fought back to make it 15-15. The Indian then raised her game, winning a crucial 38-shot rally after her opponent made a net error. Sindhu followed it with accurate net play and a cross-court smash to seal the match.&nbsp;Akechi had earlier beaten China’s Wang Zhi Yi and Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani to reach the semi-finals. However, Sindhu overcame her resistance to book a place in the final, where she will aim to end her losing run against An Se Young.

PV Sindhu defeated Japan’s Hina Akechi 21-10, 20-22, 21-16 in a hard-fought 73-minute semifinal at the French Open to reach her second Super 750 final of the year. The Indian shuttler will face world No. 1 An Se Young in Sunday’s title clash.

PV Sindhu reached the French Open final for the first time in her career after defeating Japan’s Hina Akechi in a thrilling three-game semi-final in Paris on Saturday (Oct 24). The two-time Olympic medallist will face world No. 1 An Se Young of South Korea in Sunday’s final, with a chance to win her second Super 750 title of the year. Sindhu, who won the Japan Open Super 750 in July, beat world No. 22 Akechi 21-10, 20-22, 21-16 in a match lasting one hour and 13 minutes. However, she faces a tough challenge against An, having lost all 10 of their previous meetings. The Indian also suffered straight-game defeats against the South Korean at the Indonesia Open and Singapore Open earlier this year. Sindhu shows composure under pressure The opening game remained close until 8-8 before Sindhu took control and led 11-9 at the interval and then won 11 of the next 12 points to take the game 21-10 in just 18 minutes. Also Read - IND vs NZ, 2nd T20I: Tilak Varma, Nitish Reddy star as India seal thrilling four-wicket win Akechi fought back in the second game with strong defence and clever shots. Sindhu recovered from a four-point deficit and levelled the score at 16-16. However, the Japanese shuttler held her nerve in the closing stages, saving the contest at 20-20 before winning the game 22-20. Also Read - Sooryavanshi fails to fire on India comeback as top-order struggles in 2nd T20I Sindhu started the decider strongly, but Akechi fought back to make it 15-15. The Indian then raised her game, winning a crucial 38-shot rally after her opponent made a net error. Sindhu followed it with accurate net play and a cross-court smash to seal the match. Akechi had earlier beaten China’s Wang Zhi Yi and Indonesia’s Putri Kusuma Wardani to reach the semi-finals. However, Sindhu overcame her resistance to book a place in the final, where she will aim to end her losing run against An Se Young.

PV Sindhu defeated Japan’s Hina Akechi 21-10, 20-22, 21-16 in a hard-fought 73-minute semifinal at the French Open to reach her second Super 750 final of the year. The Indian shuttler will face world No. 1 An Se Young in Sunday’s title clash.

French Open: PV Sindhu storms into final with win over Hina Akechi

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French Open: PV Sindhu storms into final with win over Hina Akechi