Saina Nehwal on PV Sindhu's game: Her height gives her an advantage

Saina Nehwal said she and PV Sindhu have strong attacking styles, with Sindhu's height being a plus. The retired star praised Sindhu's fitness and hopes she continues her strong form, noting their shared 'never-give-up' attitude was key to success.

Former Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal has said that she and PV Sindhu have strong attacking styles, with Sindhu's height giving her an added advantage. Nehwal, who has retired, said Sindhu has maintained good fitness and expressed hope that she continues her strong performances. Nehwal noted that upcoming changes in ranking points (15x3 system) could benefit players. She also referred to the benefit of a "never-give-up" attitude.

"Both Sindhu and I possess a strong attacking game. Her plus point is her height, she has a quick reach. Luckily, she has maintained a good body...I just hope that she continues to perform as she did before," Nehwal told reporters.

"Furthermore, next year the ranking points are changing. It is 15x3; it will certainly benefit players. The quality that truly helped both Sindhu and me was our 'never-give-up' attitude; our rallying and smashing skills were very good," she added.

Sindhu's Recent Tournament Record

Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medalist, recently competed at the Thailand Open, where her journey ended in the quarterfinals with a loss to Akane Yamaguchi. Following the Thailand Open, Sindhu withdrew from the Malaysia Masters 2026. Sindhu is a two-time Malaysia Masters winner in 2013 and 2016. (ANI)

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