PV Sindhu advanced to the Malaysia Open quarterfinals with a dominant 21-8, 21-13 victory over Japan's Tomoka Miyazaki. The Indian star, returning from injury, showcased strong form and will face Akane Yamaguchi next. In men's doubles, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also secured quarterfinal berths. However, Indian challenge in men's singles concluded with losses for Lakshya Sen and Ayush Shetty in their respective pre-quarterfinal matches.