In a display of grit and class, PV Sindhu turned back the clock with a commanding performance to storm into the quarter-finals of the BWF World Championships 2025 in Paris. The 30-year-old Indian shuttler decimated second seed Wang Zhi Yi of China 21-19, 21-15 in a high-intensity Round of 16 clash on Thursday, August 28.
TotalEnergies BWF World Championships 2025
WS – R16
21 21 🇮🇳PUSARLA V. Sindhu🏅
19 15 🇨🇳WANG Zhi Yi
🕚 in 48 minutes---Advertisement---— BWFScore (@BWFScore) August 28, 2025
Sindhu, who has endured a challenging season plagued by form and fitness concerns, looked every bit the champion who clinched the world title in 2019. Playing with precision and aggression, she controlled the rallies and forced Wang onto the back foot with her trademark smashes and sharp net play.
Match Recap
The opening game was a tense affair, with Wang showcasing her defensive resilience. But Sindhu held her nerve in the closing stages, pulling away to clinch it 21-19. The second game saw the Indian ace take full command, racing to an early lead and never looking back as she sealed the win 21-15 in just 48 minutes.
Sindhu’s Return to Form
For Sindhu, this victory marks her first quarter-final appearance at the World Championships since her title-winning run six years ago. It also sends a strong message to rivals that the seasoned campaigner is far from done on the big stage.
What’s Next?
Sindhu will now face a tougher challenge in the quarter-finals, where a potential clash with a top seed awaits. But with momentum on her side and confidence restored, Indian fans can dare to dream of another podium finish.
