Working on patience, endurance to cope with changing women’s game: PV Sindhu

BLISTERING aggression has given way to staminatesting rallies in women's singles badminton, says ace Indian shuttler P V Sindhu, who is reinventing her game to keep pace with the evolving tempo while navigating a challenging lean phase.

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This year has been far from ideal for the two-time Olympic-medallist. She has endured four first-round exits and three secondround losses, with a lone quarterfinal appearance at the India Open in January being a rare bright spot.

"The women's singles (competition) has completely changed. Initially it was more of attack and fast rallies; it has become much more defensive with long rallies and long matches,” Sindhu told a select group of reporters at the Sports Authority of India Centre here.

"We have been working on that, especially in terms of being more patient to continue that rally and keep the shuttle in the court for a longer period of time. Because we have to make changes every time the game changes.