Indian Challenge Ends at French Open 2023: Sindhu Withdraws, Rankireddy-Shetty Lose
P.V. Sindhu, French Open
The dream run of Indian badminton players at the French Open 2023 came to an abrupt end on Thursday, with both P.V. Sindhu and the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bowing out of the tournament.
French Open 2023: Sindhu Forced to Withdraw Due to Injury
Two-time Olympic medalist P.V. Sindhu, currently ranked 10th in the world, was forced to withdraw from her round of 16 match against Supanida Katethong of Thailand due to a knee injury. After winning the first game 21-18, Sindhu sustained the injury while stretching for a return shot in the second game when the score was tied at 1-1.
Despite receiving medical treatment and consulting her coach twice, Sindhu ultimately decided to concede the match, handing Katethong a straigh...