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India Clinches Both Singles Titles at Hylo Open in Saarbrücken

By Hijam Raju Singh

In a standout performance at the Hylo Open 2026 in Saarbrücken, Germany, Indian players Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu captured the men’s and women’s singles titles, respectively. Sen, 25, ended a year‑long title drought by defeating Indonesia’s fourth seed Jonatan Christie 21‑17, 21‑10 in the men’s final. The victory marked his first BWF World Tour title since the Australian Open in November 2025 and balanced his career head‑to‑head record against Christie at 4‑4. Earlier in the tournament, Sindhu secured the women’s singles crown with a 21‑12, 21‑14 win over Denmark’s Line Højmark Kjærsfeldt. Her triumph added a second title of the season after her July Japan Open win and followed a runner‑up finish at the French Open. The double win gave India both singles trophies at the USD 500,000 event and earned Sindhu 9,200 ranking points, keeping her in contention for the season‑ending BWF World Tour Finals. Sen reflected on his return to form after injury‑related interruptions, noting that the Hylo Open win was a confidence boost and a sign that he was playing well again. The victories capped a memorable campaign for India at the tournament, with both athletes delivering a timely boost ahead of the season’s closing stretch.