Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu made easy work of Maldives’ Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq in her first Paris Olympic women’s singles Group M match on Sunday.
The 10th seeded Indian defeated Fathimath Nabaaha 21-9, 21-6 in just 29 minutes in her opening match at the Olympics.
Sindhu will next face Estonia’s Kristin Kuuba in her second group match on July 29.
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The Indian, who trains under Prakash Padukone, said, “I feel everyday is a learning, Prakash is a legend. He gives his perspective and am thankful that he is my mentor and telling me on court.”
“Every match is important, I will play Kristin Kuuba of Estonia. I have to be prepared and give my best. For me it’s one match at a time,” said the former World No 1.