Sindhu questions Wang Zhi Yi’s late cramps after World Championships pre‑quarterfinal loss; Wang says she was injured

PV Sindhu lost to Wang Zhi Yi in a World Championships pre-quarterfinal match and questioned whether Wang's late cramps were tactical, according to a Times of India report published on August 20, 2026.

Wang Zhi Yi said she was injured and rejected suggestions that her cramps were tactical.

Sindhu said she should have been more patient during crucial points, and the defeat ended her unbeaten record against Chinese players at the event.