PV Sindhu vs Unnati Hooda at BWF China Open 2026
Double Olympic medalist PV Sindhu faces young compatriot Unnati Hooda in the BWF China Open 2026 first round.
July 22, 2026
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Source: outlookindia.com
Double Olympic medalist PV Sindhu is set to face young Indian shuttler Unnati Hooda in the first round of the BWF China Open 2026. The match is scheduled for July 22, 2026, in Changzhou, China.
Sindhu, a silver medalist at the 2016 Rio Olympics and bronze medalist at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, is currently ranked 12th in the world. Unnati Hooda, 19, is ranked 40th and has been making steady progress on the BWF World Tour.
This is the first meeting between the two players on the BWF circuit. Hooda, who won the 2022 Asian Junior Championships, will be looking to upset her more experienced compatriot.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is the PV Sindhu vs Unnati Hooda match at the China Open 2026?
The match is scheduled for July 22, 2026, as part of the first round of the BWF China Open in Changzhou.
What are the current world rankings of PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda?
As of July 2026, PV Sindhu is ranked 12th and Unnati Hooda is ranked 40th in the BWF world rankings.
Have PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda played each other before?
No, this is the first meeting between the two players on the BWF World Tour.
