PV Sindhu ended a two-year title drought by winning her maiden BWF Super 750 Japan Open title, defeating Akane Yamaguchi in the final. After a difficult phase involving injuries and an Olympic setback, Sindhu revealed that a conversation with Virat Kohli helped her regain perspective. She said Kohlis advice helped her rediscover joy in the journey, reminding her that success is not just about trophies but finding deeper purpose.

PV Sindhu advances to the Japan Open final after Chen Yufei retires, aiming to end a title drought against Japan's Akane Yamaguchi.

The victory marks Sindhu's first Japan Open title and her maiden Super 750 crown. It also comes after the 31-year-old reached her first final in more than two years on Saturday,…