Sindhu Faces An Se-young In Denmark Open Opener
· Sports · Sportstar, Indian Express
P.V. Sindhu will face world No. 1 and defending champion An Se-young in the first round of the Denmark Open in Odense. Sindhu has lost all 10 of her previous encounters against the South Korean shuttler. Meanwhile, Lakshya Sen is set to compete against third-seed Chou Tien Chen while managing a recent back injury. The tournament, which carries a prize purse of USD 950,000, begins on Tuesday and features a demanding draw for the Indian contingent.
Why it matters
The tournament serves as a critical test for Indian shuttlers, particularly for Sindhu as she attempts to overcome a difficult head-to-head record and for Lakshya Sen as he seeks to regain fitness and form.
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