Sindhu’s search for form continues with defeat against world No 31; Srikanth beats Prannoy in clash of veterans
The St. Jakobshalle in Basel is arguably PV Sindhu’s favourite venue on the world tour, with her 2019 World Championships gold coming at this very arena. She had also reached the Swiss Open finals back-to-back in 2021 and 2022, winning the title three years back.
But, currently searching for some rhythm at the start of 2025, Sindhu suffered yet another first-round exit as world No 31 Julie Dawall Jakobsen edged past the Indian star 21-17, 21-19 in 39 minutes. It marked the end of a disappointing European leg for Sindhu, after losing in the round of 32 last week at the All England Open as well.Entering the court with a heavily taped right thigh, Sindhu was slow off the blocks, with Jakobsen moving the Indian star around on the court. There was little to separate the two players in the early...