Badminton

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen Eye Titles at Hylo Open 2026 Finals

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Nov 1, 2026, 14:10 IST

Indian badminton stars PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen are set to compete in the Hylo Open 2026 finals in Saarbrucken, Germany, facing Line Hojmark Kaersfeldt and Jonatan Christie respectively on November 1.

PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen Eye Titles at Hylo Open 2026 Finals

Indian badminton stars PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen are poised for a significant double-title challenge as they prepare to contest their respective singles finals at the Hylo Open 2026. The tournament, held at the Saarlandhalle in Saarbrucken, Germany, reaches its conclusion on November 1, with both players aiming to secure top honors in their final matches.

Sindhu enters the championship match following a productive semi-final performance where she overcame Anmol Kharb with a 21-13, 21-16 victory. This appearance marks her third final of the calendar year, providing a swift opportunity to return to winning ways after her recent defeat to An Se-young in the French Open final. She is scheduled to face Denmark's Line Hojmark Kaersfeldt in the opening match of the day.

Path to the Finals and Broadcast Details

Lakshya Sen secured his place in the men's singles final after a commanding display against world No. 13 Toma Junior Popov, winning 21-17, 21-13 in the semi-finals. This represents his second final appearance of the year, building on his previous runner-up finish at the All England Open. Sen is set to face Indonesia's Jonatan Christie in a highly anticipated title decider.

For viewers in India, the finals will not be broadcast on traditional television channels. However, fans can follow the action through digital platforms, with live streaming exclusively available on FanCode. The proceedings are scheduled to commence at 6:30 PM IST, with Sindhu’s match leading the schedule, followed by Sen’s encounter, which is expected to begin at approximately 8:10 PM IST.