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PV Sindhu beats Anmol Kharb to reach Hylo Open final

Sindhu won in straight games over compatriot Anmol Kharb in the women's singles semi-final in Germany, her second final in two weeks.

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Key facts

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  • PV Sindhu beat compatriot Anmol Kharb in straight games in the Hylo Open women's singles semi-final.
  • It is Sindhu's second final in as many weeks, according to NDTV Sports.
  • India Today reported that Lakshya Sen also advanced at the tournament in Germany.

What's new

PV Sindhu has reached the final of the Hylo Open Super 500 badminton tournament in Germany. She beat fellow Indian Anmol Kharb in straight games in the women's semi-final, NDTV Sports reported on Friday night. It is her second final in two weeks. Earlier, NDTV Sports had reported that the two had set up an all-Indian semi-final. India Today also reported that Lakshya Sen advanced in the men's draw.

Why it matters

For Indian badminton fans, the result means a home-grown women's singles final at a Super 500 event. Sindhu is a two-time Olympic medallist, so her run keeps Indian interest in the tournament high.

What others say

NDTV Sports describes Sindhu as a double Olympic medallist and Anmol Kharb as a rising Indian shuttler. India Today's report focused on the all-Indian semi-final line-up and Lakshya Sen's progress.

What we don't know yet

The sources do not give the game scores or the time of the match. They also do not name Sindhu's opponent in the final.

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Sources: India Today, NDTV Sports

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