PV Sindhu's campaign at the Malaysia Open concluded in the semi-finals on Saturday, January 10th, with a loss to China's Wang Zhi. Zhi defeated Sindhu in straight games, 21-16 and 21-15, at the Axiata Arena. This marks the end of Sindhu's run in the tournament, with her next focus being the India Open 2026, scheduled to begin on January 13th.