PV Sindhu Exits Indonesia Open as An Seyoung Dominates

India's PV Sindhu was ousted by An Seyoung in the Indonesia Open's second round, continuing the South Korean's unbeaten streak against her. An advanced to the quarterfinals, where she will face Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong. Meanwhile, Ayush Shetty and the mixed doubles pair of Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani progressed further in the tournament.

In a significant upset at the Indonesia Open, India's PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medalist, was eliminated in the second round by the reigning Olympic champion, South Korea's An Seyoung. Maintaining her unblemished record against Sindhu, An defeated her with scores of 21-17, 21-15, advancing to the quarterfinals in just 44 minutes, according to Olympics.com.

The first game was tightly contested until An, the tournament's top seed, gained momentum, securing five of the next six points after a 16-16 tie. The second game saw An in full control, leading 17-8 at one point, eventually clinching a decisive win. As she progresses, An will face Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong in the next round.

In other matches, India's Ayush Shetty and the mixed doubles pair of Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani moved to the second round, showcasing intense performances. Shetty triumphed over China's Weng Hong Yang 8-21, 22-20, 21-15, while the doubles team upset Chinese Taipei's higher-ranked players 21-14, 21-14. Their upcoming challenges include formidable opponents in the tournament's next stages.