Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu's campaign at the Malaysia Open concluded in the semi-finals following a straight-game defeat to world No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi. Returning from a foot injury, Sindhu displayed encouraging form throughout the week but ultimately lost 16-21, 15-21 to the higher-ranked Chinese player. Despite showing flashes of her trademark power and reach, Sindhu struggled with unforced errors as Wang Zhi Yi capitalized on momentum shifts.