P.V. Sindhu (IND)

P. V. Sindhu has a lot to be proud of. She became the first Indian athlete in women’s singles to win a medal at the BWF World Championships, securing the bronze medal in 2013; following up on that performance in 2014 with another bronze. In 2015, she defeated Carolina Marin in the semifinals of the Yonex Denmark Open, eventually placing as finalist at the tournament. Standing at 179cm, she dominates the court with aggressive play.