PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Enter Hylo Open 2026 Finals After Impressive Semifinal Wins

Indian badminton stars PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen have entered the finals of the Hylo Open 2026 after winning their respective semifinal matches on Saturday. Sindhu defeated fellow Indian player Anmol Kharb, while Lakshya Sen beat France's Toma Junior Popov. Both Indian players won their matches in straight games, keeping India's hopes of winning two titles alive at the tournament.

Sindhu defeated 19-year-old Anmol Kharb 21-13, 21-16 in just 32 minutes in Saarbrucken, Germany. This is Sindhu's second consecutive final appearance after finishing as runner-up at the French Open last week. The two-time Olympic medallist showed her experience and strong game to overcome the young Indian player.

PV Sindhu Overcomes Anmol Kharb

Anmol started the match confidently and troubled Sindhu with powerful smashes and deep shots. However, Sindhu slowly took control of the match and started winning important points. She had an 11-9 lead at the break and went on to win the first game 21-13. In the second game, Anmol fought back and even took a 15-13 lead, but Sindhu made a comeback and won the game 21-16.

Sindhu will now face Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt in the women's singles final. The Danish player reached the final after defeating top seed Pornpawee Chochuwong in a tough three-game match. Sindhu will look to turn her recent good performances into a tournament title.

Lakshya Sen Books Place in Men's Final

Lakshya Sen also delivered a strong performance to enter the men's singles final. He defeated France's Toma Junior Popov 21-17, 21-13. Lakshya controlled the match with strong defence and attacking shots. Although Popov tried to fight back in the first game, Lakshya maintained his lead and won it 21-17.

In the second game, Lakshya started strongly and continued to put pressure on his opponent. He built a comfortable lead and eventually sealed the match 21-13. Lakshya will now face either Denmark's Anders Antonsen or Indonesia's Jonatan Christie in the final.

The performances of both Indian players have been a major positive for Indian badminton. PV Sindhu is aiming for her first title after reaching the French Open final last week, while Lakshya Sen will also look to finish the tournament with a trophy. Their victories have shown their strong form and determination at the international level.

The finals will be an important test for both players as they face tough opponents for the title. India now has a chance to win both the women's and men's singles titles at the Hylo Open 2026. Badminton fans will be eagerly waiting to see whether Sindhu and Lakshya can turn their semifinal victories into championship wins.