The Japan Open title was Sindhu’s first title in nearly two yearsIndia’s star shuttler PV Sindhu scripted history on Sunday by becoming the first Indian badminton player to win the Japan Open. PV Sindhu is Japan Open Champion!! Who did PV Sindhu defeat to win the 2026 Japan Open? Sindhu defeated local favourite Akane Yamaguchi in straight games 21-17, 21-17 to lift the Japan Open title. Why is the Japan Open title significant for PV Sindhu?