BWF Denmark Open Day 4 Results: PV Sindhu falls to Paris Olympics bronze medalist Gregoria Mariska Tunjung

After a promising few matches from PV Sindhu, India’s campaign has come to a close at the Denmark Open. The former world champion was up against Paris Olympics bronze medalist Gregoria Mariska Tunjung in the quarterfinals on Friday (October 18), but was unable to pull through at the end of a match that went the full distance.

PV Sindhu entered this match with a stunning 10-2 lead in her encounters with the Indonesian, but her recent dip in form combined with Tunjung’s remarkable run in 2024 promised an exciting clash.

The two shuttlers delivered on those expectations, with the match starting off at a blazing pace. Sindhu and Tunjung kept each other on the edge, going toe to toe at the beginning of the first game. However, the latter slowly managed to inch away, establishing a respectable lead before the interval, before going on to win 21-13.

Not one to be bogged down, PV Sindhu displayed the same grit and spirit that she did in her Round-of-16 encounter against Han Yue at the Denmark Open. The Indian reverted back to the basics, playing long rallies and capitalizing on the right opportunities to force a decider by taking the second game 21-16.

Unfortunately, Sindhu wasn't able to hold onto that momentum after the two shuttlers switched sides. Tunjung displayed the same incredible skills that earned her a bronze at the Paris Olympics to dominate her veteran opponent and claim the win 21-9.

Denmark Open 2024: PV Sindhu’s performance shows promise for return to the top

For PV Sindhu, the last couple of years have seen a slump in form unlike what she has previously experienced in her career. The Indian has shown brief glimpses of her 2019 World Championships-winning self, but injuries have held her back from unleashing her full potential.

For Sindhu, this outing at the 2024 Denmark Open has proven that she still has what it takes to get back to the top. The 29-year-old began her campaign with a dominating start against Pai Yu Po, before the Taiwanese was forced to pull out due to an issue in her knee.

From there, Sindhu went on to battle World No. 7 Han Yue, and held on throughout the game to claim her first victory against a top-10 player in nearly six months. While the two-time Olympic medalist wasn’t able to get the better of Tunjung today, her performances this week hold promise for when she steps out onto court next.