French Open: PV Sindhu Storms into Semifinals, Ashmita Chaliha’s Dream Run Ends

PV Sindhu reached her maiden French Open semifinals on October 23, 2026. Photo: Special Arrangement

PV Sindhu cruised into the semifinals of the French Open Super 750 in Paris on October 23. Sindhu defeated Chiu Pin-Chian of Chinese Taipei in straight games (21-13, 21-14) to seal her spot in the last four.

Sindhu, who is chasing her second BWF World Tour title of the season, will face the winner of the quarterfinal clash between Putri Kusuma Wardani and Hina Aakechi.

The Indian shuttler, who won the Japan Open Super 750 earlier this year, was in firm control throughout the match. Showcasing her brilliant attacking calibre with round-the-head smashes while also defending well, Sindhu kept Chiu at bay and stormed into the semifinals.

Sindhu is now the only Indian left in the tournament as she continues her pursuit of a maiden French Open title.

Earlier, the two-time Olympic medallist overcame a scare against Supanida Katethong in the Round of 32, with the Thai shuttler putting the Indian veteran under pressure in the second game. In the third game, Sindhu opened up a 13-6 lead before extending it to 19-8, putting herself in a strong position to close out the match. However…

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