Japan Open 2026: PV Sindhu Enters Semis After Walkover; Olympic Champ…

Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu has stormed into the semifinals at the Japan Open 2026, keeping India’s hopes alive at the S750 event in Tokyo. The World No. 10 advanced automatically after her longtime rival and home favorite, World no 11 Nozomi Okuhara withdrew from the quarterfinal clash due to injury concerns. afnews.co.za

“I did everything I could until the very last moment, but my condition didn’t improve, so I’ve decided to withdraw from today’s match. I’ll focus on recovering properly and do everything I can to get back on court as soon as possible,” Okuhara stated on social media.

This marks Sindhu’s third semifinal appearance of the year, setting up a clash against former Olympic champion and World No. 4 Chen Yufei of China. Earlier this year, the Indian stalwart reached the last four at the Malaysia Open S1000 and Australia Open S500.

Against her Chinese nemesis, former world champion Sindhu trails 6-8 in head-to-head battle and has not bested the Chinese shuttler since her memorable 2019 World Championships semifinal match, when she went on to win her only World Championships gold.

Earlier in the week, Sindhu looked in good shape , dismantling World No. 5 Han Yue in a clinical 21-16, 21-14 straight games victory during the Round of 16. She also ousted Malaysia’s Wong Long Ching, 21-14, 21-17, in the opening round.

As the only Indian shuttler left in the tournament, Sindhu has a chance to script history by becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open title. The 31-year-old is also chasing her first BWF Super 750 final appearance since the Indonesia Open in 2019. Her last title came at the Syed Modi International (Super 300), in December 2024, in Lucknow.

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India cricket team batting coach Sitanshu Kotak claimed that Rohit Sharma would play a different innings at Lord’s in the ENG vs IND 3rd ODI. As per reports, the game on Sunday could be the Hitman’s last international match, with the selectors informing him that he isn’t in the scheme of things for the 2027 ODI World Cup. On Thursday, Sharma had yet another poor outing in the ENG vs IND 2nd ODI, taking a pain-staking 47 deliveries to score 26 runs. However, Kotak claimed that Rohit was too a good a player to be labelled ‘struggling’.

‘Rohit Sharma wasn’t struggling’

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Kotak claimed that Rohit Sharma was too big a player to feel any pressure and refused to say that he struggled in Cardiff. The batting coach said that he believed that the Hitman would play a good knock on Thursday, but that wasn’t the case as he was probably uncomfortable playing his usual shots due to the double bounce of the wicket. Kotak said that one may probably get to see a completely different innings from Ro at Lord’s.

“I don’t think that a player as big as Rohit can feel any pressure. He’s too good a player to feel that. Yes, he didn’t get runs. I don’t think that makes any difference. Today also, it looked like he’ll probably get a good innings out. But that’s okay, I have played a lot of cricket, and I have seen a lot of cricket. On a day, there are a lot of batters who don’t get the momentum they are looking for, and that can happen. You might see a completely different innings from Rohit Sharma at Lord’s. So, I wouldn’t use the word “struggling”. Maybe the shots he normally plays on the up, because of the double bounce, he probably felt they were not comfortable,” Kotak said.

Hitman to bid adieu

On Thursday, a report stated that the selection panel have spoken to Rohit, as well as Yashasvi Jaiswal regarding their decision last week, before bringing their plan in effect. The panel also wants to give more chances to Jaiswal, who has been waiting for his chance for a long time now, despite performing well in the limited opportunities, he has gotten.

“Selectors have informed Rohit he is not in their scheme of things post the England tour and they are moving on from him after this series. Though he wanted to continue, especially after working on his fitness. The selectors have left the ball in Sharma’s court to decide his future,” a source from BCCI said.

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Thibaut Courtois was born on 11 May 1992. He is a Belgian professional footballer. He plays as a goalkeeper for Real Madrid and the Belgium national team.

He began his career with Genk and made his senior debut in 2009 at age 16. He won the Belgian Pro League with Genk. In 2011, he signed for Chelsea for a reported £8 million but was loaned to Atlético Madrid. At Atlético, he won La Liga, the Copa del Rey, the Europa League and reached the Champions League final. He returned to Chelsea in 2014 and won two Premier League titles and the EFL Cup.

In 2018, Courtois signed for Real Madrid for a reported £35 million. He has won three La Liga titles and two Champions League titles with Real Madrid. He has won the Ricardo Zamora Trophy three times, the Premier League Golden Glove once, and was named the third-best goalkeeper of the decade by the IFFHS.

Who is Thibaut Courtois’s wife?

Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois’ wife is Mishel Gerzig. She is an Israeli model and former Navy commander.

She was born in Israel on June 5, 1997. She is Jewish and completed her mandatory military service in the Israel Defense Forces, serving as a commander on a search-and-rescue vessel in the Navy.

She and Courtois met online through Instagram in 2021. He contacted her after seeing a photo of her with her dog. They met in person in Madrid in April 2021 and their relationship began a few months later. Courtois made it public in August 2021.

He proposed in June 2022 during a trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast. They married on June 26, 2023, at Château de la Croix des Gardes in Cannes, France. Gerzig wore a gown by May Mashiah and Courtois wore a blue Dolce & Gabbana suit.

She balances family life with her modeling career and continues to support Courtois during major tournaments like the World Cup. They plan to celebrate both Jewish and Christian holidays together.

More About Mishel Gerzig

Mishel Gerzig was born in Israel on June 5, 1997. She is Jewish and performs the traditional Kiddush blessing before Shabbat with Courtois. They plan to combine their religions and celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas together.

She served in the Israel Defense Forces as a commander of a search-and-rescue vessel in the Navy. She described it as a meaningful and intense role with a lot of responsibility. After her service, she considered extending for another year but decided to continue her modeling career instead.

She began modeling at age 13 and works with ITM Models in Israel and NEXT Models Miami. She has faced accusations of dating Courtois to promote her career but said she wanted to stay loyal to herself.

She and Courtois met on Instagram in 2021 after he commented on a photo of her with her dog. They met in person in Madrid in April 2021 and their relationship became romantic in July. Courtois announced their relationship on Instagram in August 2021, calling her “the love of my life.” They have said they feel butterflies when they see each other and find it difficult to go out incognito in Madrid.

Is Mishel Gerzig on Instagram?

Mishel Gerzig is on Instagram under the username @mishelgerzig. She has 877 posts, 848K followers, and follows 759 accounts.

Her profile name is “Mishel Gerzig Courtois.” The bio promotes “SUNFALL”, includes @thibautcourtois, and says she is the owner of @_polamadrid.

How long have Thibaut Courtois and Mishel Gerzig been married?

Thibaut Courtois and Mishel Gerzig married on June 26, 2023. The wedding took place at Château de la Croix des Gardes in Cannes, France. Gerzig wore a strapless gown by May Mashiah and Courtois wore a three-piece blue suit by Dolce & Gabbana.

The reception included live performances, an outfit change by Gerzig and fireworks. Courtois later shared a video of highlights from the nuptials on Instagram, calling it the happiest day of his life. He said he was still in awe of how stunning his wife looked and that she is the love of his life and his best friend.

They welcomed their daughter Ellie on March 30, 2024. Courtois also has two older children from a previous relationship. Gerzig has said the family is heartwarming and the kids have accepted her.

How many kids do Thibaut Courtois and Mishel Gerzig have?

Thibaut Courtois and Mishel Gerzig have a daughter named Ellie. The couple announced her birth on Instagram, writing “We love you so much!”

Gerzig occasionally shares photos of Ellie on social media but always hides her face with an emoji. On Ellie’s first birthday, she wrote that Ellie stole their hearts forever and thanked her for choosing them to be her parents.

Courtois also has two older children, a daughter and a son, from a previous relationship. Gerzig has described them as amazing kids who have accepted her and she sees them as friends. She said they are a family and it is heartwarming.

FAQs

Q. Which club did Thibaut Courtois start his senior career with?

A. Courtois made his senior debut for Genk in 2009.

Q. How many UEFA Champions League titles has Courtois won?

A. Courtois has won two Champions League titles with Real Madrid.

Q. How many Ricardo Zamora Trophies has Courtois won?

A. Courtois has won the Ricardo Zamora Trophy three times.

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