Sindhu eyes podium finish

PV Sindhu

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will continue her quest for a podium finish when she spearheads India's challenge at the Indonesia Masters Super 750 tournament, but compatriots Saina Nehwal and Sameer Verma will be missing in action after deciding to pull out of the tournament due to injuries.

Sindhu reached the quarter-finals and semi-finals at Denmark and France before skipping the Hylo Open in Germany. The 2019 World Championship in Switzerland was Sindhu's last title. She reached the final at Swiss Open early this year, but it ended with a loss.

The third seeded Indian faces Thailand's Supanida Katethong in the opener. Sindhu is likely to cross swords with Spain's Clara Azurmendi and Canada's sixth seed Michelle Li in the next two rounds and a clash against top seeded Japanese Akane Yamaguchi could be on the cards in the semis.

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