Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu will lead the Indian contingent at the China Open 2026, a BWF Super 1000 tournament starting Tuesday. Sindhu recently ended a long title drought with a magnificent victory at the Japan Open.
The 31-year-old Sindhu secured her first title in nearly two years by defeating three-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi in straight games—21-17, 21-17—in the Japan Open final. She has now arrived in China brimming with confidence. The former world champion did not drop a single game throughout the tournament, demonstrating a return to the form that once established her as a consistent performer on the big stage.
PV Sindhu previously won the China Open Super Series title in 2016. She will now aim to build on her recent success with another strong performance on the BWF World Tour.
India will have three representatives in the women’s singles competition, with Devika Sihag and promising youngster Unnati Hooda joining Sindhu in the main draw.
In men’s singles, Lakshya Sen will look to regain consistency following a mixed season. He will be accompanied by world number 24 Ayush Shetty and the experienced HS Prannoy.
Following the withdrawal of Asian Games champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, India’s hopes in men’s doubles rest entirely on the pair of MR Arjun and Hariharan Amsakarunan. The star duo withdrew from the tournament as Satwik continues to recover from a shoulder injury that had hampered his comeback at the Japan Open last week.
In mixed doubles, India will field the pairs of Rohan Kapoor/Rutvika Shivani Gadde and Dhruv Kapila/Tanisha Crasto, though the country will have no representation in the women’s doubles event.
Indian team for the China Open: Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, HS Prannoy.
Men’s Doubles: MR Arjun-Hariharan Amsakarunan.
Women’s Singles: PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda, Devika Sihag.
Mixed Doubles: Rohan Kapoor-Rutaparna Panda, Dhruv Kapila-Tanisha Crasto.
