New Delhi. The quarterfinal loss at the US Open has left a “huge emotional impact” on PV Sindhu but India’s top shuttler is eyeing to end the season on a high. Sindhu has not looked in color in the current season after returning after five months due to a stress fracture in her ankle. Even after passing of more than half a year, former world champion and two-time Olympic medalist Sindhu is still waiting for her first title of this season. World No. 12 Sindhu had made a quarterfinal exit at the US Open with a straight game loss to China’s Gao Fang Jie.
Sindhu tweeted, “This loss has left a huge emotional impact on me, especially considering the challenging year I have had.” She said, “It is heartbreaking to experience a disappointing defeat after every successful tournament. However, I am determined to use my emotions to double my efforts and make the rest of the year remarkable. Sindhu was part of India’s bronze medal-winning team at the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships in Doha in February, but this year she was at the World Missed some events on Tour. His best performance this year was a silver medal at the Madrid Masters Super 300 event in April.
Sindhu had reached the semi-finals of the Canada Open earlier this month and was looking in good touch but lost to world number one Akane Yamaguchi. He wrote, “My journey at the US Open ended in the quarterfinals where I faced the talented Gao Fang Jie. Despite defeating her earlier in Canada, she exploited my weaknesses effectively to beat me in straight games this time. I must applaud her for being well prepared and putting up an impressive performance. . Next time I Gao face you, it should be a tough fight.
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The 27-year-old also heaped praise on compatriot Lakshya Sen, who is struggling this season due to the after-effects of nose surgery before winning the Canadian Open. “I would like to express my genuine happiness for Lakshya who is performing exceptionally well despite the difficulties it has faced. It has been really inspiring to see her strong performances.” Sindhu will now take part in the Korea Open Super 500 in Yeosu this week.
