Indian shuttler PV Sindhu clinched the Singapore Open 2022 crown with a 21-9 11-21 21-15 victory over China's Wang Zhi Yi on Sunday.
In what has sparked massive jubilation among fans, Indian shuttler PV Sindhu clinched her maiden Super 500 title of 2022 with a win over China's Wang Zhi Yi in the Singapore Open final on Sunday.
Sindhu, a double Olympic medallist, who had claimed two Super 300 titles at Syed Modi International and Swiss Open this year, managed to stay strong in the critical moments to come up trump 21-9, 11-21, 21-15 against the 22-year-old Wang, the reigning Asian Championships gold medallist.
Also read: Singapore Open 2022: PV Sindhu crowned champion after defeating China's Wang Zhi Yi
The title run will be a big boost for the 27-year-old from Hyderabad, who will be leading the Indian charge at the Commonwealth Games, starting July 28 in Birmingham.
This was her third title of the season and an addition to her brimming cabinet, which has gold, two silver and two bronze medals from the World Championships, besides two Olympic medals.
Following this win, fans of the Indian shuttler took to Twitter to express their joy. Here's a look at some of the reactions:
Another day of pride for the country as claims gold at the Singapore Open.
Controlled aggression at its best.
Well done! Here is wishing many more to follow.
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Superb performance by PV Sindhu to win the ! Her Chinese opponent had looked in top form earlier in the tournament, but Sindhu sailed through. 👏🏼
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Incredible Champ! 🇮🇳 PV Sindhu superb performance in the final of the to win 21-9, 11-21, 21-15 against reigning Asian champion Wang Zhi Yi🇨🇳, Wang hadn't dropped a game all through the tournament. pic.twitter.com/MUb2o1v2XP
— Amitabh Kant (@amitabhk87)CONGRATS! wins the beating the Chinese Zhi Yi Wang 21-9, 11-21, 21-15
The first two games were so one sided and the decider was what a final should’ve been.
This is Sindhu’s first Super500 win of the year! 🇮🇳
India Defeated China !!
Congratulations PV Sindhu for wining maiden Singapore Open title by defeating Chinese Wang Zhi. pic.twitter.com/tqvNnmhN6K
Congrats to ace Shuttler PV Sindhu for winning her maiden Singapore Open title by defeating China's Wang Zhi Yi
Complete dominance 👏🙏 pic.twitter.com/yPaI9L1Jxr
SHE DID IT GUYS 🔥🔥 PV SINDHU WINS BIG TITLE IN SINGAPORE AFTER 2019 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 💪💥 Queen is Always the Queen!! Come on Sindhu fans, express how much happy all of you.. This moment means a lot for us 😭❤️ pic.twitter.com/5963NOXdRQ
— N A R E S H (@NameisNareshh) for our star shuttler PV Sindhu as she defeats China's Wang Zhi Yi to win her maiden Singapore Open title! 🏸💙
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Yessss!!! Come on!!! Congrats What an amazing win for Sindhu vs Wang Zhi Yi of China in 3 tense games. 3rd title of the year and first Super 500 title. You could see how much it meant to her.
— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha)GOLD FOR PUSARLA V SINDHU. The celebrations goes berserk. So so proud of her 🫶 pic.twitter.com/h4xzAC4wQ6
— s (@_sectumsempra18)CHAMPION! 🇮🇳 PV Sindhu puts on a fantastic performance in the final of the to win 21-9, 11-21, 21-15 against reigning Asian champion Wang Zhi Yi🇨🇳, who hadn't dropped a game all tournament. 🏸 pic.twitter.com/8ZWpBAnTnW
— JSW Sports (@jswsports)Delighted as our ace badminton player claims gold by winning first Super 500 Title of 2022 at the Singapore Open. Congratulations to her. The whole nation revels in your victory. Best wishes for future. pic.twitter.com/4HGYVu6DKT
— Basavaraj S Bommai (@BSBommai)So proud of this! Keep inspiring! PV Sindhu wins her maiden Singapore Open title by defeating China's Wang Zhi Yi.
— Anjana Om Kashyap (@anjanaomkashyap)Super Awesome!
Shuttler PV Sindhu wins the final of the Singapore Open 🏸
Proud day for 🇮🇳
Congratulations on winning the maiden Super 500 badminton title of the season Wishing you more strength! pic.twitter.com/vuXwsILwjO
Congratulations to on winning the 🏸
You have once again proved that you are a true champion 🏆🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/7tthD1txxE
And the champ brings good news for India 🇮🇳 and makes us proud once again ! defeats China’s Wang Zhi Yi to clinch her maiden !
Super Congratulations !
Great game 🏸!
You inspire millions ! pic.twitter.com/5ZDUtr0HeY
Proud day for India 🇮🇳.
Congratulations on winning the maiden Super 500 badminton title of the season .
Wishing you more success! pic.twitter.com/mBlik5QBPk