PV Sindhu registered a straight-game win over 2013 world champion Ratchanok Intanon to enter the final of the $400,000 Hong Kong Super Series for the second year in a row. Sindhu dominated the front court, defended well and maintained her attack to outclass the world No. 6 from Thailand 21-17 21-17 in a 43-minute match.
With the win, Sindhu improved her head-to-head record against Intanon to 2-4. The last time Sindhu had beaten Intanon was at the 2015 Korea Open. Locking horns with Intanon after 18 months, Sindhu showed her prowess as she countered the deceptive strokes of her rival with her better defence.
Sindhu will face top seed and world No. 1 Tai Tzu Ying in the final. She will be hoping to emulate Saina Nehwal and Prakash Padukone, who had clinched this title in 2010 and 1982, respectively.
