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PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen Reach HYLO Open Finals; Jonatan Christie Awaits Indian Shuttler
India's PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen have reached the final of the HiLo Open Super 500 badminton tournament. Sindhu defeated compatriot Anmol Kharab, while Lakshya defeated France's Toma Junior Popov in straight games. Now, both players have a chance to win two titles for India.
Both Indian badminton stars PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen have performed brilliantly in the HiLo Open Super 500 tournament to reach the finals stage. The Indian badminton stars won their semi-finals bouts in straight games in Saarbrücken, Germany on Saturday. With this performance, India has a good chance of winning in both the women's and men's singles events. The Indian badminton player PV Sindhu beat compatriot Anmol Kharab in straight games 21-13, 21-16. Meanwhile, Lakshya Sen beat world number 13 Toma Junior Popov of France in straight games 21-17, 21-13.
As a two-time Olympic medallist, Sindhu has played brilliantly again. She did not provide any opportunity to 19-year-old Anmol Kharab in women's singles semi-finals bout. Though Anmol led in the first game, Sindhu, playing aggressively with all her experience, recovered from her and won the first game 21-13.
In the second game, there was a tough fight between the two badminton players. For a while, Anmol led 15-13. But PV Sindhu continuously made points for herself to make the score 15-15. She extended her lead and won the second game 21-16.
