PV Sindhu has been one of the icons to Indian badminton and one of its most celebrated players in recent years. However, in terms of performance, she faces a reversal of her fortunes lately. The article is a further exploration of some of these reasons: injuries, change in coaches, increasing competition, and high mental expectations from the top. Data reflects that Sindhu’s rank has declined, and her win percentages have also been declining recently along with the fragility of her top-tournament performances.