PV Sindhu's campaign at the 2026 BWF World Championships ended in the quarterfinals on August 21, 2026, following a defeat to China's Wang Zhi Yi.
Sindhu lost the match after a grueling duel, later questioning her opponent's mid-game medical timeout for cramps, while Wang maintained she was genuinely injured during the contest.
This exit marks the end of India's singles challenge in the tournament, with all hopes now resting on the doubles pairs to secure a podium finish.