French Open 2026 Final LIVE updates: PV Sindhu goes down to An Se Young; misses chance to win maiden title

South Korea’s world No. 1 An Se Young defeated PV Sindhu in a three-game final to win the French Open 2026 title. The result extended her dominance at the tournament and denied Sindhu a first French Open crown.

Sindhu makes strong start

Sindhu took control early and claimed the opening game 21-16. Her fast start put her within reach of the title, but An responded strongly in the remainder of the match.

The South Korean won the second game 21-11 before completing the comeback with a 21-12 victory in the decider. The turnaround secured An’s third consecutive French Open title and the 12th title of her career.

Best French Open finish for Sindhu

For Sindhu, the defeat was another setback in her head-to-head record against An. It marked her 11th consecutive loss to the South Korean.

Even so, Sindhu’s run to the final represented a milestone at the tournament. It was the first time she had reached the French Open final, making her runner-up finish her best showing in the event.

What the result means

An’s latest victory reinforces her position at the top of the tournament, while Sindhu leaves with her strongest French Open result despite missing the chance to claim the title. The final also highlighted the contrast between Sindhu’s winning opening game and An’s decisive response across the next two.

An’s third straight crown closes the 2026 French Open with another title for the world No. 1, while Sindhu’s first final appearance gives her a new benchmark at the tournament.