PV Sindhu Wins Hylo Open 2026, Bouncing Back with a Second Title of the Season

By JITHIN JOHN THOMAS - 1st November 2026

P. V. Sindhu capped her European campaign with a commanding victory at the Hylo Open 2026 in Saarbrücken, Germany, defeating Denmark’s Line Højmark Kjaersfeldt 21-12, 21-14 in the women’s singles final. The win marks her second BWF World Tour title of the season, following her Japan Open triumph in July.

Sindhu’s performance was particularly impressive for its consistency. She did not drop a single game throughout the tournament, overcoming opponents including Germany’s Amalie Schulz and fellow Indian Anmol Kharb before the final. The victory also came just a week after her runner-up finish at the French Open, where she lost to world No. 1 An Se-young.

Having watched Sindhu compete at the BWF World Championships in Delhi, I remember the disappointment of seeing her campaign end in defeat. It makes this latest victory all the more satisfying to follow. There is something special about seeing an athlete return after a setback and convert that disappointment into a title.

An Se-young’s absence from the Hylo Open is worth noting, but it does not take away from Sindhu’s achievement. Her recent run of form, including consecutive finals at the French Open and Hylo Open, reflects the consistency and confidence she has been building on the international circuit.

At 31, Sindhu continues to show that she remains a serious contender at the highest level. The Hylo Open title is not just another trophy; it is a reminder that she still has plenty to offer world badminton.