Sindhu deducts Hylo Open title as birthday gift to coach Wayne Lombard
· Sports · Indian Express, NDTV Sports
PV Sindhu defeated Line Kjaersfeldt 21-12, 21-14 to win the Hylo Open in Saarbrucken, securing her second title of 2026. The Indian shuttler dedicated the victory to her Strength & Conditioning coach Wayne Lombard, coinciding with his birthday. Sindhu will move to World No 6 in the next BWF rankings following the win. She credited her team's planning and her improved reflexes and court geometry for the triumph.
Why it matters
Sindhu's victory and dedication highlight the importance of her support team, particularly coach Wayne Lombard, in her ongoing comeback to the World Top 10. The win propels her back to a career-high World No 6 ranking, marking a significant personal and professional milestone.
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