Their last encounter took place in the semi-finals of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, where Sindhu emerged victorious with a score of 21-19, 21-17. The head-to-head record between the two players is now 4-0.
This is Sindhu's first appearance in a tournament final this year. The second seed has been struggling to regain her rhythm after a long layoff due to injury.
In the semifinals, Tunzjung, ranked 12th, defeated top seed and former Olympic champion Carolina Marín. Meanwhile, Sindhu overcame Singapore's Yeo Jia Min with a score of 24-22, 22-20. Prior to the match, Sindhu was the perceived favorite.
Tun-Hua Tung claimed her first World Tour title, defeating Sindhu in the final of the Madrid Open Masters.