PV Sindhu relieved to end losing run in quarters & semis with Singapore Open title

Commonwealth Games, after winning the Singapore Open title here on Sunday. Sindhu managed to stay strong in the key moments to prevail 21-9, 11-21, 21-15 over the 22-year-old Wang Zhi Yi, the reigning Asian Championships gold medallist, in the summit clash to claim her third title of the season. "In the last couple of tournaments, there were hard-fought matches, and losing in the quarterfinals and semifinals was a bit upsetting but each match mattered and finally I could get this," Sindhu told reporters after the win. "I am very happy because after a long time coming here to Singapore and winning this means a lot to me. "I have finally crossed that level, I have got the win now and I hope the same tempo continues for the rest of the tournaments and I do well in the upcoming event."

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In the hard-fought title clash, Sindhu managed to stay strong in the key moments to come up trumps 21-9, 11-21, 21-15 against the 22-year-old Wang, the reigning Asian Championships gold medallist. The title run will be a big boost for Sindhu, who will be leading the Indian charge at the Commonwealth

Living out of a suitcase is the norm for international athletes and Sindhu admitted there is no time to celebrate as she shifts focus on the Commonwealth Games starting July 28. "I just have a week after that again we leave for Commonwealth Games. Maybe I can take a day off, and spend time with my family," she said. "It has been a long tour for me, there was Indonesia, Malaysia for two weeks, and now Singapore. So it is time to go back home and just relax for a bit and then get back to training but definitely, I am going to enjoy this win, it means a lot. Asked if the Singapore open title augurs well