Saarbrücken, Germany, November 1, 2026: India’s P. V. Sindhu made history at the 2026 HYLO Open on Sunday, becoming the tournament’s first Indian women’s singles champion after defeating Denmark’s Line Højmark Kjaersfeldt 21-12, 21-14 in the final.
It was a memorable day for Indian badminton as Lakshya Sen also captured the men’s singles championship, defeating Indonesia’s defending champion Jonatan Christie 21-17, 21-10 to complete an Indian sweep of the singles titles at the BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament.
Denmark, Indonesia and France claimed the three doubles championships at the Saarlandhalle, with the mixed doubles final producing the day’s only three-game contest.
PV Sindhu Becomes First Indian Women’s Singles Champion at HYLO Open
Two-time Olympic medalist P. V. Sindhu added another milestone to her career by becoming the first Indian woman to win the HYLO Open women’s singles title since the tournament began in 1988.
The second seed needed just 39 minutes to defeat Denmark’s eighth seed Line Højmark Kjaersfeldt 21-12, 21-14.
Sindhu established a comfortable advantage in the opening game, winning 21-12 before completing the straight-game victory with a 21-14 result in the second.
The victory extended her head-to-head record against Kjaersfeldt to seven wins in eight meetings.
For the 31-year-old former world champion, the HYLO Open triumph marked her second BWF World Tour title of 2026, following her Japan Open championship in July.
It also came just one week after Sindhu finished runner-up at the French Open, where she lost a three-game final to South Korea’s An Se Young.
Her back-to-back final appearances in France and Germany provided further evidence of her strong form during the European leg of the season.
Sindhu reached Sunday’s final after defeating compatriot Anmol Kharb 21-13, 21-16 in the semifinals.
Her latest championship adds another significant achievement to a career that already includes a world title and two Olympic medals.
Watch Highlights: PV Sindhu vs. Line Højmark Kjaersfeldt – 2026 HYLO Open Final
Video source: BWF
Lakshya Sen Defeats Jonatan Christie to Win Second HYLO Open Title
India’s Lakshya Sen followed Sindhu’s success by capturing the men’s singles championship with a convincing victory over Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie.
The seventh seed defeated fourth-seeded Christie 21-17, 21-10 in just 39 minutes, securing his second HYLO Open title seven years after his first triumph in 2019.
Sen, ranked world No. 14 entering the tournament, faced a challenging opponent in Christie, the world No. 6 and defending champion.
However, the Indian took the opening game 21-17 before winning the second 21-10 to complete the victory.
It was Sen’s first BWF World Tour title of 2026, following his runner-up finish at the All England Open earlier in the season.
The victory also extended his winning streak against Christie to three matches.
For the Indonesian, the defeat ended his hopes of successfully defending the HYLO Open crown.
Christie has now finished runner-up at three major tournaments this season, having previously reached the finals of the India Open and Indonesia Open.
Sen’s route to the championship included a 21-17, 21-13 semifinal victory over France’s Toma Junior Popov.
With Sindhu and Sen both emerging victorious, India finished the tournament as the only country to win two titles.
Watch Highlights: Lakshya Sen vs. Jonatan Christie – 2026 HYLO Open Final
Video source: BWF
Danish Brothers Christian Faust Kjaer and Rasmus Kjaer Capture Men’s Doubles Title
Denmark’s Christian Faust Kjaer and Rasmus Kjaer completed their HYLO Open campaign by defeating England’s second seeds Ben Lane and Sean Vendy 21-14, 21-18 in the men’s doubles final.
The Danish brothers needed 39 minutes to secure the championship, winning the opening game 21-14 before closing out a tighter second game 21-18.
Their title-winning run included a hard-fought semifinal victory over Malaysia’s Aaron Tai and Yap Roy King.
After losing the opening game against the Malaysians, the Danish pair recovered to win 18-21, 21-15, 21-18 and advance to Sunday’s final.
For Aaron and Roy King, the semifinal finish followed their Arctic Open championship earlier in October, adding another encouraging result to their recent performances on the European circuit.
Indonesia’s Pratiwi and Ramadhanti Win Women’s Doubles Championship
Indonesia’s fifth-seeded pair Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi and Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti claimed the women’s doubles title after defeating Chinese Taipei’s top seeds Hsu Yin-Hui and Lin Jhih Yun 21-18, 21-19.
The Indonesians completed the final in 45 minutes, winning both games against the tournament’s highest-seeded combination.
Pratiwi and Ramadhanti reached the championship match after overcoming Bulgaria’s Gabriela Stoeva and Stefani Stoeva 21-16, 24-22 in the semifinals.
Their victory ensured Indonesia would leave Germany with a title despite Christie’s defeat in the men’s singles final.
Gicquel and Delrue Win Mixed Doubles Title After Three-Game Comeback
France’s second-seeded mixed doubles pair Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue secured the HYLO Open championship after defeating Denmark’s Jesper Toft and Amalie Cecilie Kudsk 19-21, 22-20, 21-18.
The French pair lost the opening game 19-21 but recovered to take the second 22-20, forcing a deciding game.
Gicquel and Delrue then completed the comeback with a 21-18 victory in the third game, securing the championship after 70 minutes.
The French combination had previously defeated Malaysia’s Hoo Pang Ron and Lai Pei Jing 22-20, 16-21, 21-17 in the semifinals.
Hoo and Lai entered the tournament following a strong run of European results, including a Denmark Open semifinal appearance and a runner-up finish at the French Open.
Although Malaysia finished without a finalist, both Hoo and Lai and men’s doubles pair Aaron Tai and Yap Roy King reached the semifinals in Saarbrücken.
India Leads HYLO Open 2026 With Two Championships
The 2026 HYLO Open concluded with five champions representing four countries.
India led the tournament with two singles titles through Sindhu and Sen, while Denmark claimed men’s doubles gold, Indonesia won women’s doubles, and France secured the mixed doubles championship.
Sindhu’s historic victory was particularly significant for Indian badminton, while Sen’s second HYLO Open crown reinforced his ability to compete successfully against leading international opponents.
Both players leave Germany with valuable momentum heading into the remaining tournaments of the 2026 badminton season.
Complete Tournament Results
2026 HYLO Open – Men’s Singles Final
Lakshya Sen (India) defeated Jonatan Christie (Indonesia), 21-17, 21-10.
2026 HYLO Open – Women’s Singles Final
P. V. Sindhu (India) defeated Line Højmark Kjaersfeldt (Denmark), 21-12, 21-14.
2026 HYLO Open – Men’s Doubles Final
Christian Faust Kjaer/Rasmus Kjaer (Denmark) defeated Ben Lane/Sean Vendy (England), 21-14, 21-18.
2026 HYLO Open – Women’s Doubles Final
Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi/Siti Fadia Silva Ramadhanti (Indonesia) defeated Hsu Yin-Hui/Lin Jhih Yun (Chinese Taipei), 21-18, 21-19.
2026 HYLO Open – Mixed Doubles Final
Thom Gicquel/Delphine Delrue (France) defeated Jesper Toft/Amalie Cecilie Kudsk (Denmark), 19-21, 22-20, 21-18.
