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Malaysia Masters: Sindhu Beats Gilmour To Enter Rd-2; Mixed Pair Of Sumeeth-Sikki Also Prevails

By IANS News May 22, 2024 • 10:34 AM View: 648

Badminton Asia Team Championships: Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu moved to the second round of the Malaysia Masters after beating Kirsty Gilmour of Scotland, here at Axiata Arena on Wednesday.

Fifth seed Sindhu, who won the Malaysia Masters in 2013 and 2016, registered a 21-17, 21-16 win over the world no. 22 Scot.

This is the 28-year-old Indian's seventh tournament of the year. She returned from injury at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in February. Sindhu recently sat out the Uber Cup and Thailand Open to focus on her preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics.