P.V. Sindhu Rises to World No. 6 in BWF Rankings After Hylo Open Win
· Sports · Sportstar, Indian Express
Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu has climbed two spots to sixth in the latest BWF World Rankings following her title victory at the Hylo Open 2026 in Germany. She defeated Denmark's Line Højmark Kjaersfeldt 21-12, 21-14 in the summit clash to secure her second title of the season, adding to her earlier crown at the Japan Open. The Super 500 triumph added 9,200 points to her ranking tally, marking her highest position since October 2022 when she was briefly fifth. In other rankings updates, fellow Indian Tanvi Sharma moved up to 21st in women's singles, while Unnati Hooda slipped to 23rd. Meanwhile, Lakshya Sen advanced one place to 13th in the men's singles standings following his own title win at the tournament.
Why it matters
Sindhu's return to the upper echelons of world badminton signals a strong resurgence ahead of major international fixtures, boosting India's standing in global singles competition.
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