PV Sindhu at the Malaysia Masters. Credit: BWF / Badminton Photo
Malaysia Masters Final, PV Sindhu vs Wang Zhi Yi Highlights: PV Sindhu went down against China’s Wang Zhi Yi 21-16, 5-21, 16-21 in a thrilling women’s singles final at Malaysia Masters 2024 in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. The match lasted 79 minutes.
In three previous encounters, Sindhu had lost to the reigning Asian champion Wang once but won twice. The Indian started superbly to take the opening game but Wang fought back to force the decider. In Game 3, Sindhu had a 11-3 lead and the finish line in sight but after the change of ends, Wang produced a stunning turnaround to win the match.
“It’s sad that I didn’t get the result that I expected. I think I should have pulled it off, maintaining the lead (in Game 3), but there were really good rallies and she also came back. And overall I can say that it is, it’s been a very good match. I mean, it’s a bit disappointing, but a lot of positives to take from this match and the whole tournament as well. I am happy that I least came to the finals. I played well, these these matches will definitely give me a lot of confidence,” Sindhu told BWF on Sunday. “But, you know, I could have won that, it’s just not one of those days.”
On Saturday, she had registered an 88-minute come-from-behind win against a gritty Busanan Ongbamrungphan of Thailand 13-21, 21-16, 21-12 at the Malaysia Masters in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday.
But Sindhu can take positives from this week. “I have recovered and am completely alright now. I’m moving well. So I think I’m definitely getting that confidence back and doing well. These kinds of wins definitely give me a lot of confidence,” Sindhu had told BWF on Saturday after beating he Thai opponent to improved the H2H against her to 18-1. In the quarterfinals on Friday, the World No. 15 shuttler outwitted top seed Han Yue, ranked sixth, 21-13 14-21 21-12 in a 55-minute match to avenge her loss to the Chinese in their last meeting at the Asia badminton Championships in Ningbo last month.
Read more about Sindhu’s semifinal win here.
PV Sindhu vs Wang Zhi Yi Malaysian Masters final recap below.
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17:56 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 16-21 Wang Zhi Yi: Highlights -- VIDEO
Pusarla V. Sindhu ?? challenges Wang Zhi Yi ?? for the women’s singles crown.
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15:23 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 16-21 Wang Zhi Yi: Here's what Sindhu had to say after the defeat today (via BWF)
Q) Your reflections on the match, what went wrong?
Sindhu: Yeah, it's sad that I didn't get the result that I expected. I think I should have pulled it off, maintaining the lead (in Game 3), but there were really good rallies and she also came back. And overall I can say that it is, it's been a very good match. I mean, it's a bit disappointing, but a lot of positives to take from this match and the whole tournament as well. I am happy that I least came to the finals. I played well, these these matches will definitely give me a lot of confidence.
But, you know, I could have won that, it's just not one of those days.
Q) What was the struggle during the 2nd game?
Whoever played on that side of the court was not really that comfortable is what I felt. I gave her a huge lead, at some point like 16-4, 17-4. It was a really long gap to even cover, and then I continuously made mistakes, It was a bit hard to control. Third game I was on point, I was doing well. Maybe I should have, you know... the 13-8 lead and 11-3 lead, I should have maintained that.
Overall it's not just my day, I can say that much, yeah.
Q) How do you regroup after this?
Definitely, after a long time, coming to the finals is a positive thing. It gives me a lot of confidence. Of course, I go back and see what improvements to be done and discuss with my coach. And of course prepare for Singapore, it's not just over with this tournament. So it's important to get back and maybe just a day off and then be prepared for the next tournament. It's important that you keep pumping up, you keep pushing yourself, you keep encouraging yourself in these low times That's what I can do now at the moment.
I mean, it is disappointing, but it is also important to just cheer myself up and, just focus and relax and prepare for the next tournament.
Q) What do you do to keep yourself happy at moments like this?
It takes some time, a couple of hours, maybe a day. Maybe just have some good food or just relax, not think about the match.
14:05 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 16-21 Wang Zhi Yi
After an 88-minute epic on Saturday to win the semifinal, a 79-minute defeat in the final today. PV Sindhu eventually ran out of steam at the end of a supremely physically tiring week. Fitness-wise, Sindhu can take a lot of positives. And also, how well she was able to start the deciders is another definite positive.
14:01 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 16-21 Wang Zhi Yi
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) May 26, 2024#MalaysiaMastersSuper500 #MalaysiaMasters2024
PV Sindhu back on a World Tour podium after a year ?
Credit to Wang Zhi Yi for a stunning comeback, but Sindhu can take positives from Kuala Lumpur. A proper physical test for her this week ?https://t.co/hnRj7zK67I pic.twitter.com/X7tG95MHRW
13:53 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 16-21 Wang Zhi Yi
WANG WINS IT: The Asian Champion scripts a stunning turnaround from 3-11 down in Game 3 to win the title. Singapore Open 2022, Sindhu defeated Wang to win the title. And this time, it's the reverse at Malaysia Masters.
13:51 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 15-20 Wang Zhi Yi
Is that the match for Wang? The shuttle is called in on the sideline and Sindhu's old friend HawkEye comes to her rescue there. Good challenge, and two match points saved.
13:50 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 15-20 Wang Zhi Yi
Sindhu with two good smashes that Wang somehow returns but the Indian saves one match point with a good backhand tap into the empty corner.
13:49 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 14-20 Wang Zhi Yi
SIX MATCH POINTS FOR WANG. A brilliant crosscourt forehand drive.
13:49 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 14-19 Wang Zhi Yi
Sindhu tries to go for the line to Wang's backhand and it is wide. Looks like the fight has fizzled out here.
13:48 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 14-18 Wang Zhi Yi
Oh dear, a tame backhand into the net from Sindhu and it is 4-point lead for Wang. Sensational turnaround.
13:47 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 14-17 Wang Zhi Yi
Too much power on Sindhu's drive from the backcourt and it sails long. And another mini-long rally where Sindhu tried to take pace off at the net, goes Wang's way. This feels like a decisive 3-point lead.
13:46 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 14-15 Wang Zhi Yi
That point was desperately needed for Sindhu. The long rallies haven't gone her way since the break. And she needed one to fall her way. Stays patient for a long time, and pulls the trigger finally on a smash to Wang's forehand and it goes wide.
13:44 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 13-15 Wang Zhi Yi
Oh wow! Wang with a stunning backhand defensive shot when it looked for all money that Sindhu had a winner there. And block turns out to be the winner.
13:44 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 13-14 Wang Zhi Yi
Sindhu with a little warmup routine. She knows this is getting away from her. She is trying to loosen herself up. Wang in the lead!
13:42 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 13-13 Wang Zhi Yi
Sindhu's defensive shots from the backcourt are just not good enough at the moment to peg Wang back. The quality has gone, perhaps the tiredness factor and Wang is putting away winners for fun. Sindhu tries to play the angles next rally, keeping it flat and slow but Wang wins that rally too. From 3-11 to 13-13!
13:41 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 13-11 Wang Zhi Yi
Sindhu putting in a bit more effort into her tosses and clears and drives... but Wang wins another long rally with a brilliant push to the backcourt where the shuttle lands well in. Sindhu with a soft return next point and now Wang is just 2 points away
13:39 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 13-9 Wang Zhi Yi
Shivani Naik: That run of five straight points from Wang. Could that be the shift of momentum? It's at this stage that Sindhu's shot selection is tested most.
13:38 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 12-8 Wang Zhi Yi
And finally the run comes to an end! Sindhu raises her left arm up as she plays a good smash wide enough from Wang, and the block is into the net.
13:37 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 11-8 Wang Zhi Yi
ANOTHER BRUTAL RALLY: This is just one short of the other monster exchange we saw earlier. 55 shots this time, however Wang under bit more control and eventually Sindhu's defence is breached. Worrying signs for Sindhu from the far side again, she needs to end this streak of points.
13:36 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 11-7 Wang Zhi Yi
Was that 56-shot rally a turning point? Sindhu struggling now in rallies.
13:35 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 11-4 Wang Zhi Yi
Shades of Glasgow! When Nozomi and Sindhu played out an epic, there was a moment where both players were gasping for breath, bent double. A 56-shot rally after the interval and Wang wins it after a series of desperate lunges to stay in the point.
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) May 26, 2024#MalaysiaMastersSuper500 #MalaysiaMasters2024
Wow, what a rally! Sindhu & Wang are both bent double after a brutal exchange. Wang wins the point.
56 shots.
This reminded me of Glasgow epic between Sindhu & Nozomi. https://t.co/hnRj7zK67I pic.twitter.com/24OV8tdj0M
13:31 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 11-3 Wang Zhi Yi
Once again this week, PV Sindhu makes a strong start to Game 3. Thrice in a row now! 11-3 against Wang now as they change ends. Now, to see if she can finish it off from the far side.
13:30 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 10-3 Wang Zhi Yi
Brilliant brilliant rally. Wang with some sensational defensive work early on to stay in the point, then brings out some trickery at the net to catch Sindhu off guard but the Indian does enough to win the point. A huge roar next point again from Sindhu as she floors Wang with a crosscourt.
13:26 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 7-2 Wang Zhi Yi
WHAT A RALLY! Brutal on both players, but both of them are trying to access all four corners. Eventually Sindhu plays a round-the-head forehand smash to Wang's backhand side and the diving block is no good from Wang. Sindhu is seemingly working extra hard from the near side to get as big a lead as possible before switching sides.
13:25 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 6-2 Wang Zhi Yi
Good angle on a downward shot from Wang and it forces Sindhu to lift long. But Sindhu gets the serve right back on a service error from Wang. Sindhu gets a warning, presumably, for shouting in front of her opponent. Frowned upon in badminton. A terrific leave from Sindhu next point and this time she roars but legitimately if you will.
13:22 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 4-1 Wang Zhi Yi
The intensity is up, the shot quality is up, the movement is sharp... and it is a really good start from Sindhu to start Game 3. A couple of lovely winners to Wang's backhand side.
13:20 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 1-1 Wang Zhi Yi
A great kill at the net from Sindhu and a roar to go with it. A very tiny early sign that she was trying to save up. But Wang responds with a superb crosscourt half smash winner.
13:17 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 5-21 Wang Zhi Yi
Game 2, Wang:Well, that was all too easy for the Asian champion. Even the arena seems to have gone a bit quiet. Sindhu perhaps played conservatively but how much will this scoreline affect her confidence in Game 3? Is she too spent already? Let's see, she has been starting deciders strongly this week so the next few minutes will tell.
13:15 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 4-20 Wang Zhi Yi
Wow, this has been brutal. Wang with an unreturnable shot as the shuttle kisses the top of the tape and falls dead next to the net. SIXTEEN game points for Wang.
13:15 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 4-17 Wang Zhi Yi
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) May 26, 2024#MalaysiaMastersSuper500 #MalaysiaMasters2024
Usually hate this camera angle, but that was a stunning view for a stunning crosscourt net shot from Wang. Flick of the wrists and it drops so close to the net! https://t.co/hnRj7zK67I pic.twitter.com/21WFEVy1s6
13:13 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 4-15 Wang Zhi Yi
Yeah at this point the decider seems imminent, Sindhu perhaps conserving for the decider. No big exertions with smashes. A couple of wild misses either flank of Wang, and this is heading to a quick finish.
13:12 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 4-13 Wang Zhi Yi
Sindhu avoiding the clears and tosses here in that rally as much as she could, hitting with the drift perhaps. A lot of conscious downward strokes in that rally but Wang wins the point with a delicious drop shot herself.
13:10 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 3-11 Wang Zhi Yi
Ah, Sindhu and her unsuccessful challenges! Another wild one from her, this was way out and she is now out of challenges. Wang takes a big lead into the interval but if Sindhu can find some momentum in the 2nd half, could be handy after the change of ends in the the decider.
13:08 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 2-9 Wang Zhi Yi
Oh dear. Sindhu with a great lunge forward to return the shuttle and then follows that with a super block on a body smash but after all that, makes a soft error at the net. Wang with a super half smash winner and it is a HUGE lead at the moment.
13:07 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 2-7 Wang Zhi Yi
There is probably not much drift in the arena in Malaysia, but Sindhu did win yesterday's match while starting from the near side as she did today. But the concern today will be, if Wang indeed takes the second game, Sindhu's fitness and freshness. Sindhu loses a review as Wang catches the backline again.
13:04 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 1-5 Wang Zhi Yi
Unsurprisingly, Wang has started the second game better. Sindhu did win one long-ish rally but Wang has upped the pace. And is now starting to get her lengths right too. Sindhu lets the shuttle drop in well inside the backcourt! This has been happening a bit too frequently recently.
13:00 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 Wang Zhi Yi
Shivani Naik: The body smash does the trick as Sindhu hits it into Wang Zhi Yi's rib length. Twice in the opening set, Sindhu was clever in the follow up to the body smash which Wang awkwardly returned. The next shot was neatly out of the Chinese player's reach. It's so nice to turn tables with tactics often used against you
12:59 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 21-16 Wang Zhi Yi
Game 1, PV SINDHU:And absolutely fitting that she seals the opening game with a body smash! It has worked like a treat for her. This time though she pounces on a loose service return and targets the left hip, instead of the right. Mixing things up!
12:58 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 20-16 Wang Zhi Yi
Wang has closed in in the last few rallies so Sindhu has let out roars of relief the last couple of points she has won. She now has game points.
12:55 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 19-14 Wang Zhi Yi
Mihir Vasavda chips in: The way Sindhu is moving on the court gives me hope. Is this the best she's looked in the last year or so?
12:52 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 18-11 Wang Zhi Yi
Shivani Naik: What would Sindhu play if she was playing Sindhu? That's how she needs to think against Wang Zhi Yi. But she's cruising 15-10 with her down shots.
12:51 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 17-10 Wang Zhi Yi
Hello body smash again! Sindhu has nailed it in the opening game. Another one targeting Wang's midriff. Oh, another one next point. This time Wang just about manages to get it back but Sindhu is waiting at the net for the kill.
12:50 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 15-10 Wang Zhi Yi
Wang uses up a review. A loose net shot from the Chinese is then put away in a flash from Sindhu... she is running away with the opening game but Wang gets the serve back as Sindhu misses the sideline.
12:48 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 13-9 Wang Zhi Yi
There's the body smash from Sindhu again.., the right hip that players always hope to target.
12:47 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 11-9 Wang Zhi Yi
Shivani Naik: Wang drops to midcourt and halfway to net are going to trouble Sindhu as she keeps the Indian hanging and denies her net dominance. Sindhu can explore the body smashes much much more against the tall player when she gets elevation, though she gets to 11-9 with a neat, expansive cross hit. She's looking good in long rallies , the Indian.
12:46 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 11-9 Wang Zhi Yi
Wang floored again, this time by a signature Sindhu crosscourt forehand smash winner. A good little lead for Sindhu going into the mid-game interval where coach Agus is waiting with his words of wisdom.
12:46 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 10-9 Wang Zhi Yi
That might have been the longest rally of the match so far... well, indeed it is at 32 shots. Sindhu with a great pickup at the net to keep the point going but that's the solidity we expect from Wang, as she eventually draws the error out from the Indian.
12:43 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 9-7 Wang Zhi Yi
If I had to predict how this match would have panned out, I'd have thought Wang would have more joy in the longer rallies and Sindhu would depend on quick, sharp points. Sindhu, in fact, has been strong in the rallies here. Another long one goes her way as Wang lifts one cross and wide.
12:41 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 8-6 Wang Zhi Yi
Well, that should get Sindhu's adrenaline pumping! Super rally at 6-6. Sindhu staying strong on her defence (Tokyo-esque) as Wang kept targeting her body. And eventually Wang makes the error at the net. Sindhu follows that up with a super aggressive point, charging to the net and putting the shuttle away.
12:40 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 6-6 Wang Zhi Yi
It's level on the scoreboard but early eye test suggests Wang is in the better rhythm at the moment. Sindhu yet to get going fully.
12:39 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 6-4 Wang Zhi Yi
Wang is looking to paint the lines here early on. Not always about power. What brilliant placement on that body smash from PV Sindhu. Wang is technically one of the best around, and she was floored. Nice one.
12:37 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 3-3 Wang Zhi Yi
Shivani Naik: At 1-2, an audible 'wwhoaa' from spectators as Sindhu smashes cross for her first point. Sunday mornings watching Indian shuttlers challenge for titles in far east arenas in Mays-Junes is a wonderful feeling. Always a hint of pre monsoon showers outside and pre-Oly titles inside the television
12:36 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 3-3 Wang Zhi Yi
A run of three straight points already for Sindhu (it took her forever to put such a run together against Busanan). A nice even start to this match.
12:35 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu 0-1 Wang Zhi Yi
A quick whip of the racket for a inside out winner from Wang to start off. And she is pumping herself up already.
Meanwhile, here's a look at the time spent on court for these two players so far. Vastly contrasting routes to the final, with Sindhu spending a lot of energy while Wang is yet to drop a game.
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) May 26, 2024#MalaysiaMastersSuper500 #MalaysiaMasters2024
Route to the final:
Three 3-game wins for Sindhu, including yesterday's 8-minute epic. Sindhu took the scenic route.
Meanwhile, a casual breeze through for Wang Zhi Yi so far, no games dropped.https://t.co/hnRj7zK67I pic.twitter.com/EWUpESlgAe
12:32 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu vs Wang Zhi Yi
Shivani Naik is here: The perfect Mera-wala-blue of Indian sport, this is what Sindhu has donned this week at Malaysia. Wang in black & blue too. The tall Chinese can be formidable with her Xuerui Li like game.
12:28 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu vs Wang Zhi Yi
PV Sindhu wins the toss and chooses the side. Warm-up time.
12:27 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu vs Wang Zhi Yi
The players are on court. The start is imminent.
12:22 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: What Sindhu had to say on Saturday (via BWF)
Q) And just how are you feeling about the final tomorrow?
Yeah, I've played with her. Played a couple of times now. And of course, she's in the top 10 and
it's not going to be easy. Of course, it's the finals. I just have to give my best and give my 100%.
I think the result is secondary but the most important thing is how I play against her. How I keep the shuttle in the court, the strategy that I use. Because every player plays with a different strategy and their coaches obviously are sitting behind and telling them how to do well. I'm sure she must have seen my match. So yeah, it's going to be a different game but I hope I do well and give my best. And of course, happy that I'm in the finals but yeah, it's not over yet.
12:22 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu vs Wang Zhi Yi
PV Sindhu last won a title on the BWF World Tour in July 2022... beating Wang Zhi Yi, incidentally, in the final. And here she is today again, Wang Zhi Yi in front of her as she looks to end that wait. Women's doubles presentation done, now it's time for women's singles final.
Shivani Naik will be sending updates too, stay tuned.
12:20 (IST)26 May 2024
Malaysia Masters final, LIVE SCORE: PV Sindhu vs Wang Zhi Yi
In three previous encounters, Sindhu had lost to Wang at the Arctic Open last year but has defeated the Chinese twice before that.
Arctic Open 2023: Wang won in 3
Singapore Open 2022: PV Sindhu won in 3 (that was the last title Sindhu won)
All England 2022: PV Sindhu won in 2