At the China Masters Super 750 tournament 2025, PV Sindhu lost in the women’s singles quarterfinals to world No. 1 An Se Young in straight games, 14-21, 13-21. Sindhu has now lost eight consecutive matches to An Se Young, remaining winless against the Korean. Daijiworld+3Hindustan Times+3India Today+3
Main Details
| Item | Detail |
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| Event | China Masters Super 750, Women’s Singles Quarterfinals India TV News+2The Times of India+2 |
| Date | September 19, 2025 The Times of India+1 |
| Result | An Se Young defeated PV Sindhu 21-14, 21-13 in 38 minutes ESPN.com+2Hindustan Times+2 |
| Head-to-Head Record | Sindhu has now lost 8 straight vs An Se Young; has not won a single match against her. Hindustan Times+2India Today+2 |
| Match Flow / Key Moments | – In the first game, Sindhu fell behind 1-6, improved to 5-9, but An surged to 11-5 at the break and closed out 21-14. – In the second, Sindhu briefly led 3-2, but An regained control, led 11-7 at mid-game, extended to 14-7, and eventually won 21-13. Deccan Herald+2Daijiworld+2 |
Context & Implications
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Sindhu had performed well in earlier rounds of China Masters 2025: she beat Denmark’s Julie Dawall Jakobsen and Thailand’s sixth seed Pornpawee Chochuwong in straights. India Today+1
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An Se Young moves into the semifinals with this win. India Today+1
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For Sindhu, this result extends her struggle against An in high-stakes matches, highlighting perhaps a tactical or mental barrier yet to be overcome.
FAQ
Q: What was the exact score when PV Sindhu lost to An Se Young in China Masters 2025 QF?
A: Sindhu lost 14-21, 13-21 in the quarterfinals. ESPN.com+2Hindustan Times+2
Q: How many times has PV Sindhu lost to An Se Young?
A: She has lost eight straight matches, and has never beaten An Se Young. Hindustan Times+1
Q: How long did the match last?
A: Approximately 38 minutes. ESPN.com+2Daijiworld+2
Q: Did Sindhu win any games or make a comeback attempt?
A: She showed brief fightbacks—narrowing deficits at times (e.g. from 1-6 to 5-9 in game one; early lead 3-2 in game two), used front-court drops and smashes—but An’s consistency, deceptive net play, and fewer errors outweighed Sindhu’s efforts. Deccan Herald+1
Q: What does this mean for Sindhu’s run in 2025 tournaments?
A: It means her wait continues for a semifinal appearance in a BWF World Tour event in 2025.
