P.V. Sindhu Stumbles in Indonesia Open First Round, Loses to Hsu Wen-chi

India's star shuttler P.V. Sindhu suffered a disappointing first-round exit at the Indonesia Open on Wednesday, losing to Hsu Wen-chi of Chinese Taipei in a thrilling three-game encounter. The match marked Sindhu's first defeat to Wen-chi and her earliest exit from the BWF Super 1000 tournament.

Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medalist and former world champion, struggled to find her rhythm against the determined Taiwanese shuttler. Wen-chi took the first game 21-15, but Sindhu fought back to win the second 21-15. However, Wen-chi regained control in the decider, securing a 21-14 victory and ending Sindhu's hopes of a deep run in the tournament.

The match lasted for an hour and 10 minutes, with Wen-chi showcasing her impressive defense and powerful smashes. Sindhu, known for her aggressive style, was unable to impose her game on her opponent.

In other news from the Indonesia Open, the Indian women's doubles pair of Rutaparna Panda and Swetaparna Panda also suffered a setback. They lost to the sixth-seeded Korean duo of Kim So Yeong and Kong Hee Yong in the round of 32, going down 12-21, 9-21.

Sindhu's early exit from the Indonesia Open is a setback for the Indian badminton contingent. However, the tournament continues with several other Indian shuttlers still in contention, including Kidambi Srikanth, Lakshya Sen, and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty in the men's doubles.

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