Saina Nehwal praised PV Sindhu's improved attack and recent Japan Open victory. She believes champions like Sindhu can never be written off from winning more titles. Nehwal also expressed hope for consistency from younger Indian badminton players. India will host the Badminton World Championships which features capable medal contenders. Nehwal wished the Commonwealth Games contingent well despite some popular sports exclusion.

Indian badminton star Pusarla Venkata Sindhu ended a title drought of almost two years at the Japan Open on Sunday and said winning would give her "a lot of confidence".

India’s PV Sindhu ends a two-year title drought with a dominant win over Akane Yamaguchi to clinch her first Japan Open and Super 750 badminton crown in Tokyo.